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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.95, 37,902.96 and 14,750.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.95, 37,902.96 and 14,750.79 is: 22,118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.95 : 37,902.96 = 14,750.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.95/37,902.96 = 14,750.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.95x = 37,902.96 × 14,750.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.95x = 559,098,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,098,603.34/25,276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,118.91

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