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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,737.78, 38,575.89 and 13,263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,737.78, 38,575.89 and 13,263.78 is: 19,879.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,737.78 : 38,575.89 = 13,263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,737.78/38,575.89 = 13,263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,737.78x = 38,575.89 × 13,263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,737.78x = 511,662,118.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,662,118.26/25,737.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.81

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