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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,006.44, 37,446.18 and 15,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,006.44, 37,446.18 and 15,004.90 is: 22,469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,006.44 : 37,446.18 = 15,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,006.44/37,446.18 = 15,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,006.44x = 37,446.18 × 15,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,006.44x = 561,876,186.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,876,186.28/25,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.26

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