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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,351.20, 38,037.60 and 17,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,351.20, 38,037.60 and 17,555.76 is: 26,341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,351.20 : 38,037.60 = 17,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,351.20/38,037.60 = 17,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,351.20x = 38,037.60 × 17,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,351.20x = 667,778,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,778,976.58/25,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,341.12

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