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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.51, 38,291.55 and 13,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.51, 38,291.55 and 13,051.30 is: 19,580.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.51 : 38,291.55 = 13,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.51/38,291.55 = 13,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.51x = 38,291.55 × 13,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.51x = 499,754,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,754,315.06/25,522.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,580.92

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