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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,047.77, 37,572.81 and 13,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,047.77, 37,572.81 and 13,946.10 is: 20,919.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,047.77 : 37,572.81 = 13,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,047.77/37,572.81 = 13,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,047.77x = 37,572.81 × 13,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,047.77x = 523,994,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,994,165.54/25,047.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,919.79

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