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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,090.53, 37,639.25 and 14,565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,090.53, 37,639.25 and 14,565.50 is: 21,850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,090.53 : 37,639.25 = 14,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,090.53/37,639.25 = 14,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,090.53x = 37,639.25 × 14,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,090.53x = 548,234,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,234,234.85/25,090.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,850.25

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