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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,344.08, 38,023.80 and 17,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,344.08, 38,023.80 and 17,962.80 is: 26,949.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344.08 : 38,023.80 = 17,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344.08/38,023.80 = 17,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344.08x = 38,023.80 × 17,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344.08x = 683,013,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,013,914.64/25,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,949.64

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