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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.58, 34,876.44 and 13,942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.58, 34,876.44 and 13,942.48 is: 19,240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.58 : 34,876.44 = 13,942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.58/34,876.44 = 13,942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.58x = 34,876.44 × 13,942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.58x = 486,264,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,264,067.17/25,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,240.78

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