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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.95, 37,904.46 and 14,751.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.95, 37,904.46 and 14,751.79 is: 22,120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.95 : 37,904.46 = 14,751.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.95/37,904.46 = 14,751.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.95x = 37,904.46 × 14,751.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.95x = 559,158,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,158,633.98/25,277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.41

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