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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,056.48, 34,577.52 and 13,878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,056.48, 34,577.52 and 13,878.24 is: 19,151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,056.48 : 34,577.52 = 13,878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,056.48/34,577.52 = 13,878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,056.48x = 34,577.52 × 13,878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,056.48x = 479,875,121.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,875,121.16/25,056.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,151.74

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