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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,131.78, 37,666.51 and 14,046.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,131.78, 37,666.51 and 14,046.25 is: 21,051.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,131.78 : 37,666.51 = 14,046.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,131.78/37,666.51 = 14,046.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,131.78x = 37,666.51 × 14,046.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,131.78x = 529,073,216.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,073,216.09/25,131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,051.96

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