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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,045.95, 37,570.07 and 13,944.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,045.95, 37,570.07 and 13,944.27 is: 20,917.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,045.95 : 37,570.07 = 13,944.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,045.95/37,570.07 = 13,944.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,045.95x = 37,570.07 × 13,944.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,045.95x = 523,887,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,887,375.75/25,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,917.05

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