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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,057.21, 34,579.44 and 13,726.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,057.21, 34,579.44 and 13,726.70 is: 18,943.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,057.21 : 34,579.44 = 13,726.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,057.21/34,579.44 = 13,726.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,057.21x = 34,579.44 × 13,726.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,057.21x = 474,661,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,661,599.05/25,057.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.11

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