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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,058.82, 34,581.18 and 13,728.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,058.82, 34,581.18 and 13,728.73 is: 18,945.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,058.82 : 34,581.18 = 13,728.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,058.82/34,581.18 = 13,728.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,058.82x = 34,581.18 × 13,728.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,058.82x = 474,755,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,755,683.30/25,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,945.65

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