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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.46, 34,999.41 and 14,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.46, 34,999.41 and 14,031.28 is: 19,362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.46 : 34,999.41 = 14,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.46/34,999.41 = 14,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.46x = 34,999.41 × 14,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.46x = 491,086,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,086,521.54/25,362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,362.73

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