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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.62, 37,603.33 and 15,079.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.62, 37,603.33 and 15,079.29 is: 22,623.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.62 : 37,603.33 = 15,079.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.62/37,603.33 = 15,079.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.62x = 37,603.33 × 15,079.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.62x = 567,031,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,031,518.04/25,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,623.69

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