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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,005.44, 37,444.68 and 15,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,005.44, 37,444.68 and 15,003.90 is: 22,467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,005.44 : 37,444.68 = 15,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,005.44/37,444.68 = 15,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,005.44x = 37,444.68 × 15,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,005.44x = 561,816,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,816,234.25/25,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,467.76

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