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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,539.96, 38,274.90 and 13,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,539.96, 38,274.90 and 13,033.68 is: 19,532.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,539.96 : 38,274.90 = 13,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,539.96/38,274.90 = 13,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,539.96x = 38,274.90 × 13,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,539.96x = 498,862,798.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,862,798.63/25,539.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,532.64

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