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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.12, 34,585.71 and 13,732.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.12, 34,585.71 and 13,732.34 is: 18,950.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.12 : 34,585.71 = 13,732.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.12/34,585.71 = 13,732.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.12x = 34,585.71 × 13,732.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.12x = 474,942,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,942,728.86/25,062.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.62

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