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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,341.03, 38,017.74 and 17,859.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,341.03, 38,017.74 and 17,859.18 is: 26,793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,341.03 : 38,017.74 = 17,859.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,341.03/38,017.74 = 17,859.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,341.03x = 38,017.74 × 17,859.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,341.03x = 678,965,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,965,661.85/25,341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,793.14

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