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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.36, 34,586.04 and 13,732.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.36, 34,586.04 and 13,732.59 is: 18,950.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.36 : 34,586.04 = 13,732.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.36/34,586.04 = 13,732.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.36x = 34,586.04 × 13,732.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.36x = 474,955,907.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,955,907.04/25,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.96

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