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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,279.34, 34,885.68 and 13,949.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,279.34, 34,885.68 and 13,949.26 is: 19,250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,279.34 : 34,885.68 = 13,949.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,279.34/34,885.68 = 13,949.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,279.34x = 34,885.68 × 13,949.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,279.34x = 486,629,369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,629,369.36/25,279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.08

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