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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.46, 38,003.11 and 17,808.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.46, 38,003.11 and 17,808.03 is: 26,711.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.46 : 38,003.11 = 17,808.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.46/38,003.11 = 17,808.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.46x = 38,003.11 × 17,808.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.46x = 676,760,371.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,760,371.57/25,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.98

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