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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,309.46, 34,926.88 and 13,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,309.46, 34,926.88 and 13,979.70 is: 19,291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,309.46 : 34,926.88 = 13,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,309.46/34,926.88 = 13,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,309.46x = 34,926.88 × 13,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,309.46x = 488,267,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,267,304.34/25,309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,291.89

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