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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,039.49, 37,534.52 and 13,951.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,039.49, 37,534.52 and 13,951.40 is: 20,913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,039.49 : 37,534.52 = 13,951.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,039.49/37,534.52 = 13,951.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,039.49x = 37,534.52 × 13,951.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,039.49x = 523,658,949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,658,949.53/25,039.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,913.33

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