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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,058.61, 34,579.58 and 13,726.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,058.61, 34,579.58 and 13,726.01 is: 18,941.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,058.61 : 34,579.58 = 13,726.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,058.61/34,579.58 = 13,726.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,058.61x = 34,579.58 × 13,726.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,058.61x = 474,639,678.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,639,678.69/25,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,941.18

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