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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,356.28, 38,044.14 and 17,867.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,356.28, 38,044.14 and 17,867.02 is: 26,807.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,356.28 : 38,044.14 = 17,867.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,356.28/38,044.14 = 17,867.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,356.28x = 38,044.14 × 17,867.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,356.28x = 679,735,410.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,735,410.26/25,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,807.38

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