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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,543.82, 38,316.70 and 13,049.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,543.82, 38,316.70 and 13,049.27 is: 19,574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,543.82 : 38,316.70 = 13,049.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,543.82/38,316.70 = 13,049.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,543.82x = 38,316.70 × 13,049.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,543.82x = 500,004,939.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,004,939.65/25,543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,574.40

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