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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,079.50, 34,610.79 and 13,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,079.50, 34,610.79 and 13,901.50 is: 19,184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,079.50 : 34,610.79 = 13,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,079.50/34,610.79 = 13,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,079.50x = 34,610.79 × 13,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,079.50x = 481,141,897.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,141,897.19/25,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,184.67

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