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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,057.89, 37,575.11 and 14,530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,057.89, 37,575.11 and 14,530.89 is: 21,789.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,057.89 : 37,575.11 = 14,530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,057.89/37,575.11 = 14,530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,057.89x = 37,575.11 × 14,530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,057.89x = 545,999,717.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,999,717.49/25,057.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,789.53

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