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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.56, 38,006.53 and 17,951.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.56, 38,006.53 and 17,951.30 is: 26,932.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.56 : 38,006.53 = 17,951.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.56/38,006.53 = 17,951.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.56x = 38,006.53 × 17,951.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.56x = 682,266,621.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,266,621.99/25,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,932.40

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