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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,140.62, 37,726.83 and 14,054.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,140.62, 37,726.83 and 14,054.59 is: 21,090.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,140.62 : 37,726.83 = 14,054.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,140.62/37,726.83 = 14,054.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,140.62x = 37,726.83 × 14,054.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,140.62x = 530,235,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,235,127.65/25,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.77

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