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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,280.46, 34,888.59 and 14,102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,280.46, 34,888.59 and 14,102.46 is: 19,462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,280.46 : 34,888.59 = 14,102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,280.46/34,888.59 = 14,102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,280.46x = 34,888.59 × 14,102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,280.46x = 492,014,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,014,944.93/25,280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,462.26

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