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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.05, 38,005.77 and 17,950.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.05, 38,005.77 and 17,950.79 is: 26,931.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.05 : 38,005.77 = 17,950.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.05/38,005.77 = 17,950.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.05x = 38,005.77 × 17,950.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.05x = 682,233,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,233,596.06/25,332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,931.64

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