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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,055.73, 37,584.61 and 14,032.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,055.73, 37,584.61 and 14,032.64 is: 21,049.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,055.73 : 37,584.61 = 14,032.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,055.73/37,584.61 = 14,032.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,055.73x = 37,584.61 × 14,032.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,055.73x = 527,411,360.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,411,360.55/25,055.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.53

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