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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,342.26, 38,024.12 and 13,641.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,342.26, 38,024.12 and 13,641.81 is: 20,468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,342.26 : 38,024.12 = 13,641.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,342.26/38,024.12 = 13,641.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,342.26x = 38,024.12 × 13,641.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,342.26x = 518,717,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,717,820.46/25,342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.49

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