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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,262.60, 34,861.58 and 13,932.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,262.60, 34,861.58 and 13,932.59 is: 19,226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,262.60 : 34,861.58 = 13,932.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,262.60/34,861.58 = 13,932.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,262.60x = 34,861.58 × 13,932.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,262.60x = 485,711,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,711,856.92/25,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,226.52

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