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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,061.59, 34,584.97 and 13,731.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,061.59, 34,584.97 and 13,731.79 is: 18,949.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,061.59 : 34,584.97 = 13,731.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,061.59/34,584.97 = 13,731.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,061.59x = 34,584.97 × 13,731.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,061.59x = 474,913,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,913,545.20/25,061.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,949.86

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