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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.45, 38,268.34 and 14,418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.45, 38,268.34 and 14,418.48 is: 21,599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.45 : 38,268.34 = 14,418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.45/38,268.34 = 14,418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.45x = 38,268.34 × 14,418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.45x = 551,771,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,771,294.92/25,545.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,599.59

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