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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,021.49, 37,549.31 and 13,342.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,021.49, 37,549.31 and 13,342.91 is: 20,023.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,021.49 : 37,549.31 = 13,342.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,021.49/37,549.31 = 13,342.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,021.49x = 37,549.31 × 13,342.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,021.49x = 501,016,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,016,809.43/25,021.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.46

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