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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,279.25, 34,886.45 and 14,101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,279.25, 34,886.45 and 14,101.25 is: 19,460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,279.25 : 34,886.45 = 14,101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,279.25/34,886.45 = 14,101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,279.25x = 34,886.45 × 14,101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,279.25x = 491,942,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,942,482.56/25,279.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,460.33

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