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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,285.76, 37,928.64 and 14,048.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,285.76, 37,928.64 and 14,048.22 is: 21,072.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,285.76 : 37,928.64 = 14,048.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,285.76/37,928.64 = 14,048.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,285.76x = 37,928.64 × 14,048.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,285.76x = 532,829,879.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,829,879.02/25,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.33

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