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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.50, 34,438.70 and 13,625.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.50, 34,438.70 and 13,625.26 is: 18,802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.50 : 34,438.70 = 13,625.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.50/34,438.70 = 13,625.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.50x = 34,438.70 × 13,625.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.50x = 469,236,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,236,241.56/24,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.92

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