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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,105.95, 37,675.94 and 13,427.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,105.95, 37,675.94 and 13,427.37 is: 20,150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,105.95 : 37,675.94 = 13,427.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,105.95/37,675.94 = 13,427.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,105.95x = 37,675.94 × 13,427.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,105.95x = 505,888,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,888,719.34/25,105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,150.15

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