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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,720.14, 38,580.24 and 9,081.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,720.14, 38,580.24 and 9,081.18 is: 13,621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,720.14 : 38,580.24 = 9,081.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,720.14/38,580.24 = 9,081.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,720.14x = 38,580.24 × 9,081.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,720.14x = 350,354,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,354,103.88/25,720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.78

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