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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,058.62, 34,579.09 and 13,726.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,058.62, 34,579.09 and 13,726.29 is: 18,941.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,058.62 : 34,579.09 = 13,726.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,058.62/34,579.09 = 13,726.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,058.62x = 34,579.09 × 13,726.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,058.62x = 474,642,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,642,617.28/25,058.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,941.29

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