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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.99, 34,568.37 and 13,719.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.99, 34,568.37 and 13,719.51 is: 18,932.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.99 : 34,568.37 = 13,719.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.99/34,568.37 = 13,719.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.99x = 34,568.37 × 13,719.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.99x = 474,261,097.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,261,097.90/25,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.58

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