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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,058.06, 34,580.17 and 13,727.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,058.06, 34,580.17 and 13,727.31 is: 18,943.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,058.06 : 34,580.17 = 13,727.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,058.06/34,580.17 = 13,727.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,058.06x = 34,580.17 × 13,727.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,058.06x = 474,692,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,692,644.81/25,058.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.71

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