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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,060.06, 34,581.49 and 13,727.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,060.06, 34,581.49 and 13,727.42 is: 18,943.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,060.06 : 34,581.49 = 13,727.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,060.06/34,581.49 = 13,727.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,060.06x = 34,581.49 × 13,727.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,060.06x = 474,714,637.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,714,637.46/25,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.08

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