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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.70, 38,032.35 and 17,552.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.70, 38,032.35 and 17,552.26 is: 26,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.70 : 38,032.35 = 17,552.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.70/38,032.35 = 17,552.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.70x = 38,032.35 × 17,552.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.70x = 667,553,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,553,695.61/25,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,335.87

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