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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.97, 37,901.45 and 13,426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.97, 37,901.45 and 13,426.16 is: 20,133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.97 : 37,901.45 = 13,426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.97/37,901.45 = 13,426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.97x = 37,901.45 × 13,426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.97x = 508,870,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,870,775.99/25,274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,133.39

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