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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.83, 37,785.29 and 14,081.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.83, 37,785.29 and 14,081.45 is: 21,133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.83 : 37,785.29 = 14,081.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.83/37,785.29 = 14,081.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.83x = 37,785.29 × 14,081.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.83x = 532,071,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,071,412.54/25,176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.38

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