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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,046.77, 37,571.31 and 13,945.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,046.77, 37,571.31 and 13,945.10 is: 20,918.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,046.77 : 37,571.31 = 13,945.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,046.77/37,571.31 = 13,945.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,046.77x = 37,571.31 × 13,945.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,046.77x = 523,935,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,935,675.08/25,046.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,918.29

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