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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.34, 37,719.45 and 14,080.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.34, 37,719.45 and 14,080.38 is: 21,111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.34 : 37,719.45 = 14,080.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.34/37,719.45 = 14,080.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.34x = 37,719.45 × 14,080.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.34x = 531,104,189.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,104,189.39/25,157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.30

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