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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,058.18, 34,579.83 and 13,727.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,058.18, 34,579.83 and 13,727.90 is: 18,944.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,058.18 : 34,579.83 = 13,727.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,058.18/34,579.83 = 13,727.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,058.18x = 34,579.83 × 13,727.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,058.18x = 474,708,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,708,275.36/25,058.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,944.25

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