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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,031.13, 37,554.18 and 14,498.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,031.13, 37,554.18 and 14,498.70 is: 21,752.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,031.13 : 37,554.18 = 14,498.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,031.13/37,554.18 = 14,498.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,031.13x = 37,554.18 × 14,498.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,031.13x = 544,486,789.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,486,789.57/25,031.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,752.39

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