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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.60, 37,514.88 and 13,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.60, 37,514.88 and 13,360.32 is: 20,015.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.60 : 37,514.88 = 13,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.60/37,514.88 = 13,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.60x = 37,514.88 × 13,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.60x = 501,210,801.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,210,801.56/25,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.13

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