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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,126.73, 37,640.82 and 14,574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,126.73, 37,640.82 and 14,574.58 is: 21,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,126.73 : 37,640.82 = 14,574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,126.73/37,640.82 = 14,574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,126.73x = 37,640.82 × 14,574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,126.73x = 548,599,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,599,142.36/25,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,833.29

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