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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.20, 37,966.20 and 14,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.20, 37,966.20 and 14,981.20 is: 22,437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.20 : 37,966.20 = 14,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.20/37,966.20 = 14,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.20x = 37,966.20 × 14,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.20x = 568,779,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,779,235.44/25,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,437.76

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