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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,279.59, 34,885.52 and 13,794.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,279.59, 34,885.52 and 13,794.51 is: 19,036.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,279.59 : 34,885.52 = 13,794.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,279.59/34,885.52 = 13,794.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,279.59x = 34,885.52 × 13,794.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,279.59x = 481,228,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,228,585.52/25,279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,036.25

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