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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,934.26, 38,850.27 and 13,462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,934.26, 38,850.27 and 13,462.42 is: 20,167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,934.26 : 38,850.27 = 13,462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,934.26/38,850.27 = 13,462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,934.26x = 38,850.27 × 13,462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,934.26x = 523,018,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,018,651.85/25,934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.09

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