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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.29, 34,966.18 and 14,579.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.29, 34,966.18 and 14,579.94 is: 20,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.29 : 34,966.18 = 14,579.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.29/34,966.18 = 14,579.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.29x = 34,966.18 × 14,579.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.29x = 509,804,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,804,769.98/25,335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,122.32

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