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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,825.89, 38,759.60 and 13,349.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,825.89, 38,759.60 and 13,349.57 is: 20,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,825.89 : 38,759.60 = 13,349.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,825.89/38,759.60 = 13,349.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,825.89x = 38,759.60 × 13,349.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,825.89x = 517,424,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,424,023.52/25,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.09

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