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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.62, 34,998.96 and 14,031.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.62, 34,998.96 and 14,031.46 is: 19,362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.62 : 34,998.96 = 14,031.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.62/34,998.96 = 14,031.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.62x = 34,998.96 × 14,031.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.62x = 491,086,603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,086,603.65/25,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,362.61

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