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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729.45, 38,594.13 and 13,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729.45, 38,594.13 and 13,253.04 is: 19,879.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729.45 : 38,594.13 = 13,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729.45/38,594.13 = 13,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729.45x = 38,594.13 × 13,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729.45x = 511,489,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,489,548.66/25,729.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.54

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