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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.74, 38,282.04 and 13,038.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.74, 38,282.04 and 13,038.42 is: 19,539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.74 : 38,282.04 = 13,038.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.74/38,282.04 = 13,038.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.74x = 38,282.04 × 13,038.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.74x = 499,137,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,137,315.98/25,544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.73

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