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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.08, 38,013.24 and 17,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.08, 38,013.24 and 17,955.76 is: 26,939.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.08 : 38,013.24 = 17,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.08/38,013.24 = 17,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.08x = 38,013.24 × 17,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.08x = 682,556,614.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,556,614.26/25,337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,939.04

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