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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,061.23, 37,592.88 and 14,038.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,061.23, 37,592.88 and 14,038.17 is: 21,057.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,061.23 : 37,592.88 = 14,038.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,061.23/37,592.88 = 14,038.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,061.23x = 37,592.88 × 14,038.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,061.23x = 527,735,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,735,240.23/25,061.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.83

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