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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,068.24, 37,603.40 and 14,045.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,068.24, 37,603.40 and 14,045.16 is: 21,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068.24 : 37,603.40 = 14,045.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068.24/37,603.40 = 14,045.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068.24x = 37,603.40 × 14,045.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068.24x = 528,145,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,145,769.54/25,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,068.32

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