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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,101.78, 37,601.40 and 14,014.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,101.78, 37,601.40 and 14,014.37 is: 20,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,101.78 : 37,601.40 = 14,014.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,101.78/37,601.40 = 14,014.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,101.78x = 37,601.40 × 14,014.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,101.78x = 526,959,744.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,959,744.11/25,101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,992.92

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