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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.70, 38,291.85 and 13,051.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.70, 38,291.85 and 13,051.49 is: 19,581.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.70 : 38,291.85 = 13,051.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.70/38,291.85 = 13,051.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.70x = 38,291.85 × 13,051.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.70x = 499,765,505.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,765,505.90/25,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.21

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