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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.06, 38,005.78 and 17,950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.06, 38,005.78 and 17,950.80 is: 26,931.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.06 : 38,005.78 = 17,950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.06/38,005.78 = 17,950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.06x = 38,005.78 × 17,950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.06x = 682,234,155.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,234,155.62/25,332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,931.65

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