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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,008, 37,482.78 and 13,909.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,008, 37,482.78 and 13,909.44 is: 20,847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,008 : 37,482.78 = 13,909.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,008/37,482.78 = 13,909.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,008x = 37,482.78 × 13,909.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,008x = 521,364,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,364,479.44/25,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,847.91

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