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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,849.53, 38,774.30 and 13,363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,849.53, 38,774.30 and 13,363.18 is: 20,044.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,849.53 : 38,774.30 = 13,363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,849.53/38,774.30 = 13,363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,849.53x = 38,774.30 × 13,363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,849.53x = 518,147,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,147,786.52/25,849.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.77

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