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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.36, 38,012.24 and 17,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.36, 38,012.24 and 17,855.52 is: 26,787.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.36 : 38,012.24 = 17,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.36/38,012.24 = 17,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.36x = 38,012.24 × 17,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.36x = 678,728,146.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,728,146.70/25,337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,787.64

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