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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,078.41, 34,608.13 and 13,748.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,078.41, 34,608.13 and 13,748.38 is: 18,972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,078.41 : 34,608.13 = 13,748.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,078.41/34,608.13 = 13,748.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,078.41x = 34,608.13 × 13,748.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,078.41x = 475,805,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,805,601.44/25,078.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,972.72

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