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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,122.97, 37,689.96 and 7,355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,122.97, 37,689.96 and 7,355.14 is: 11,034.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,122.97 : 37,689.96 = 7,355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,122.97/37,689.96 = 7,355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,122.97x = 37,689.96 × 7,355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,122.97x = 277,214,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,214,865.75/25,122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.32

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