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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,056.73, 34,577.85 and 13,726.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,056.73, 34,577.85 and 13,726.45 is: 18,942.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,056.73 : 34,577.85 = 13,726.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,056.73/34,577.85 = 13,726.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,056.73x = 34,577.85 × 13,726.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,056.73x = 474,631,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,631,129.13/25,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,942.26

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