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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,825.27, 38,758.66 and 13,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,825.27, 38,758.66 and 13,348.95 is: 20,034.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,825.27 : 38,758.66 = 13,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,825.27/38,758.66 = 13,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,825.27x = 38,758.66 × 13,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,825.27x = 517,387,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,387,235.69/25,825.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.15

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