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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,339.79, 34,968.95 and 14,161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,339.79, 34,968.95 and 14,161.79 is: 19,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,339.79 : 34,968.95 = 14,161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,339.79/34,968.95 = 14,161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,339.79x = 34,968.95 × 14,161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,339.79x = 495,222,926.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,222,926.42/25,339.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,543.29

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