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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,341.79, 34,970.25 and 14,010.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,341.79, 34,970.25 and 14,010.62 is: 19,333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,341.79 : 34,970.25 = 14,010.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,341.79/34,970.25 = 14,010.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,341.79x = 34,970.25 × 14,010.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,341.79x = 489,955,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,955,024.02/25,341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,333.88

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