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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.27, 34,586.21 and 13,731.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.27, 34,586.21 and 13,731.79 is: 18,950.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.27 : 34,586.21 = 13,731.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.27/34,586.21 = 13,731.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.27x = 34,586.21 × 13,731.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.27x = 474,930,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,930,520.48/25,062.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.02

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