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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,132.80, 37,674.40 and 14,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,132.80, 37,674.40 and 14,044.80 is: 21,053.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,132.80 : 37,674.40 = 14,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,132.80/37,674.40 = 14,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,132.80x = 37,674.40 × 14,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,132.80x = 529,129,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,129,413.12/25,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.34

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