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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.76, 37,541.49 and 13,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.76, 37,541.49 and 13,179.24 is: 19,751.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.76 : 37,541.49 = 13,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.76/37,541.49 = 13,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.76x = 37,541.49 × 13,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.76x = 494,768,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,768,306.67/25,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,751.42

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