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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,064.62, 34,587.36 and 13,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,064.62, 34,587.36 and 13,732.30 is: 18,949.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,064.62 : 34,587.36 = 13,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,064.62/34,587.36 = 13,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,064.62x = 34,587.36 × 13,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,064.62x = 474,964,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,964,003.73/25,064.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,949.58

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