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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,026.44, 37,445.70 and 14,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,026.44, 37,445.70 and 14,994.32 is: 22,435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,026.44 : 37,445.70 = 14,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,026.44/37,445.70 = 14,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,026.44x = 37,445.70 × 14,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,026.44x = 561,472,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,472,808.42/25,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,435.18

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