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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,530.84, 38,307.65 and 13,044.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,530.84, 38,307.65 and 13,044.29 is: 19,572.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,530.84 : 38,307.65 = 13,044.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,530.84/38,307.65 = 13,044.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,530.84x = 38,307.65 × 13,044.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,530.84x = 499,695,839.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,695,839.06/25,530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.24

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