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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.59, 34,586.35 and 13,732.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.59, 34,586.35 and 13,732.79 is: 18,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.59 : 34,586.35 = 13,732.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.59/34,586.35 = 13,732.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.59x = 34,586.35 × 13,732.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.59x = 474,967,081.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,967,081.42/25,062.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,951.24

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