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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,138.38, 37,723.45 and 14,052.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,138.38, 37,723.45 and 14,052.34 is: 21,087.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,138.38 : 37,723.45 = 14,052.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,138.38/37,723.45 = 14,052.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,138.38x = 37,723.45 × 14,052.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,138.38x = 530,102,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,102,532.03/25,138.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.38

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