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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,179.39, 34,747.56 and 13,849.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,179.39, 34,747.56 and 13,849.61 is: 19,112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,179.39 : 34,747.56 = 13,849.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,179.39/34,747.56 = 13,849.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,179.39x = 34,747.56 × 13,849.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,179.39x = 481,239,980.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,239,980.71/25,179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,112.46

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