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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,826.14, 38,759.97 and 13,349.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,826.14, 38,759.97 and 13,349.82 is: 20,035.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,826.14 : 38,759.97 = 13,349.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,826.14/38,759.97 = 13,349.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,826.14x = 38,759.97 × 13,349.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,826.14x = 517,438,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,438,719.61/25,826.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.46

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