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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.21, 37,720.22 and 14,058.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.21, 37,720.22 and 14,058.81 is: 21,076.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.21 : 37,720.22 = 14,058.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.21/37,720.22 = 14,058.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.21x = 37,720.22 × 14,058.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.21x = 530,301,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,301,335.84/25,161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,076.15

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