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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,282.78, 37,850.72 and 14,720.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,282.78, 37,850.72 and 14,720.58 is: 22,038.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,282.78 : 37,850.72 = 14,720.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,282.78/37,850.72 = 14,720.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,282.78x = 37,850.72 × 14,720.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,282.78x = 557,184,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,184,551.82/25,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,038.10

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