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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.65, 34,584.99 and 13,729.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.65, 34,584.99 and 13,729.90 is: 18,946.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.65 : 34,584.99 = 13,729.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.65/34,584.99 = 13,729.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.65x = 34,584.99 × 13,729.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.65x = 474,848,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,848,454.20/25,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,946.46

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