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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,539.49, 38,332.41 and 13,068.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,539.49, 38,332.41 and 13,068.13 is: 19,614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,539.49 : 38,332.41 = 13,068.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,539.49/38,332.41 = 13,068.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,539.49x = 38,332.41 × 13,068.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,539.49x = 500,932,917.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,932,917.09/25,539.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,614.05

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