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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,516.14, 38,278.17 and 13,029.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,516.14, 38,278.17 and 13,029.41 is: 19,546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,516.14 : 38,278.17 = 13,029.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,516.14/38,278.17 = 13,029.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,516.14x = 38,278.17 × 13,029.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,516.14x = 498,741,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,741,779.59/25,516.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,546.13

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