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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,308.25, 37,949.95 and 14,780.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,308.25, 37,949.95 and 14,780.91 is: 22,164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,308.25 : 37,949.95 = 14,780.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,308.25/37,949.95 = 14,780.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,308.25x = 37,949.95 × 14,780.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,308.25x = 560,934,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,934,956.24/25,308.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,164.12

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