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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,056.70, 34,577.92 and 13,726.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,056.70, 34,577.92 and 13,726.42 is: 18,942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,056.70 : 34,577.92 = 13,726.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,056.70/34,577.92 = 13,726.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,056.70x = 34,577.92 × 13,726.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,056.70x = 474,631,052.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,631,052.65/25,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,942.28

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