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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,152.92, 37,729.38 and 13,450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,152.92, 37,729.38 and 13,450.04 is: 20,175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,152.92 : 37,729.38 = 13,450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,152.92/37,729.38 = 13,450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,152.92x = 37,729.38 × 13,450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,152.92x = 507,461,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,461,670.18/25,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,175.06

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