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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,825.68, 38,745.72 and 13,350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,825.68, 38,745.72 and 13,350.24 is: 20,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,825.68 : 38,745.72 = 13,350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,825.68/38,745.72 = 13,350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,825.68x = 38,745.72 × 13,350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,825.68x = 517,264,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,264,660.97/25,825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.08

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