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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.44, 38,014.44 and 17,534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.44, 38,014.44 and 17,534.56 is: 26,295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.44 : 38,014.44 = 17,534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.44/38,014.44 = 17,534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.44x = 38,014.44 × 17,534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.44x = 666,566,479.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,566,479.05/25,349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,295.12

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