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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,044.95, 37,507.78 and 14,492.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,044.95, 37,507.78 and 14,492.73 is: 21,704.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,044.95 : 37,507.78 = 14,492.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,044.95/37,507.78 = 14,492.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,044.95x = 37,507.78 × 14,492.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,044.95x = 543,590,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,590,005.90/25,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,704.58

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