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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,942.56, 38,950.38 and 13,301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,942.56, 38,950.38 and 13,301.52 is: 19,971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,942.56 : 38,950.38 = 13,301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,942.56/38,950.38 = 13,301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,942.56x = 38,950.38 × 13,301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,942.56x = 518,099,258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,099,258.58/25,942.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.02

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