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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.79, 38,350.82 and 13,085.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.79, 38,350.82 and 13,085.25 is: 19,637.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.79 : 38,350.82 = 13,085.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.79/38,350.82 = 13,085.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.79x = 38,350.82 × 13,085.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.79x = 501,830,067.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,830,067.41/25,554.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,637.42

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