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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,178.75, 37,747.62 and 14,074.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,178.75, 37,747.62 and 14,074.26 is: 21,099.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,178.75 : 37,747.62 = 14,074.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,178.75/37,747.62 = 14,074.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,178.75x = 37,747.62 × 14,074.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,178.75x = 531,269,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,269,676.71/25,178.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,099.92

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