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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,360.44, 38,030.92 and 17,545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,360.44, 38,030.92 and 17,545.56 is: 26,311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,360.44 : 38,030.92 = 17,545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,360.44/38,030.92 = 17,545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,360.44x = 38,030.92 × 17,545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,360.44x = 667,273,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,273,788.72/25,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,311.60

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