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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,035.84, 37,564.92 and 13,186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,035.84, 37,564.92 and 13,186.76 is: 19,786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,035.84 : 37,564.92 = 13,186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,035.84/37,564.92 = 13,186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,035.84x = 37,564.92 × 13,186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,035.84x = 495,359,396.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,359,396.63/25,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.01

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