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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,541.34, 38,278.70 and 13,050.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,541.34, 38,278.70 and 13,050.84 is: 19,559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,541.34 : 38,278.70 = 13,050.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,541.34/38,278.70 = 13,050.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,541.34x = 38,278.70 × 13,050.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,541.34x = 499,569,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,569,189.11/25,541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,559.24

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