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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,329.08, 38,001.30 and 17,947.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,329.08, 38,001.30 and 17,947.84 is: 26,927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,329.08 : 38,001.30 = 17,947.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,329.08/38,001.30 = 17,947.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,329.08x = 38,001.30 × 17,947.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,329.08x = 682,041,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,041,252.19/25,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,927.20

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