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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,082.82, 34,614.72 and 13,752.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,082.82, 34,614.72 and 13,752.18 is: 18,978.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,082.82 : 34,614.72 = 13,752.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,082.82/34,614.72 = 13,752.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,082.82x = 34,614.72 × 13,752.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,082.82x = 476,027,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,027,860.09/25,082.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.24

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