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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.03, 34,587.05 and 13,731.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.03, 34,587.05 and 13,731.54 is: 18,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.03 : 34,587.05 = 13,731.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.03/34,587.05 = 13,731.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.03x = 34,587.05 × 13,731.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.03x = 474,933,460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,933,460.56/25,062.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.32

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