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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,528.32, 38,292.48 and 14,440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,528.32, 38,292.48 and 14,440.32 is: 21,660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,528.32 : 38,292.48 = 14,440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,528.32/38,292.48 = 14,440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,528.32x = 38,292.48 × 14,440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,528.32x = 552,955,664.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,955,664.79/25,528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,660.48

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