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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,732.86, 38,593.46 and 13,069.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,732.86, 38,593.46 and 13,069.78 is: 19,601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,732.86 : 38,593.46 = 13,069.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,732.86/38,593.46 = 13,069.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,732.86x = 38,593.46 × 13,069.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,732.86x = 504,407,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,407,967.83/25,732.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,601.71

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