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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,079.26, 34,609.50 and 13,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,079.26, 34,609.50 and 13,901.26 is: 19,183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,079.26 : 34,609.50 = 13,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,079.26/34,609.50 = 13,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,079.26x = 34,609.50 × 13,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,079.26x = 481,115,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,115,657.97/25,079.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,183.81

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