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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,536.20, 38,308.14 and 13,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,536.20, 38,308.14 and 13,049.48 is: 19,576.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,536.20 : 38,308.14 = 13,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,536.20/38,308.14 = 13,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,536.20x = 38,308.14 × 13,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,536.20x = 499,901,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,901,306.77/25,536.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,576.18

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