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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,172.82, 37,742.67 and 14,080.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,172.82, 37,742.67 and 14,080.68 is: 21,111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,172.82 : 37,742.67 = 14,080.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,172.82/37,742.67 = 14,080.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,172.82x = 37,742.67 × 14,080.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,172.82x = 531,442,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,442,458.62/25,172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.76

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