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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,346.70, 38,030.85 and 17,551.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,346.70, 38,030.85 and 17,551.26 is: 26,334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,346.70 : 38,030.85 = 17,551.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,346.70/38,030.85 = 17,551.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,346.70x = 38,030.85 × 17,551.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,346.70x = 667,489,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,489,336.37/25,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,334.37

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