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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,252.79, 37,890.11 and 13,552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,252.79, 37,890.11 and 13,552.34 is: 20,334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,252.79 : 37,890.11 = 13,552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,252.79/37,890.11 = 13,552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,252.79x = 37,890.11 × 13,552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,252.79x = 513,499,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,499,497.79/25,252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,334.37

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