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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,048.62, 37,561.25 and 14,521.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,048.62, 37,561.25 and 14,521.65 is: 21,775.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,048.62 : 37,561.25 = 14,521.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,048.62/37,561.25 = 14,521.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,048.62x = 37,561.25 × 14,521.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,048.62x = 545,451,253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,451,253.45/25,048.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,775.70

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