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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,363.29, 38,051.13 and 17,881.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,363.29, 38,051.13 and 17,881.46 is: 26,826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,363.29 : 38,051.13 = 17,881.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,363.29/38,051.13 = 17,881.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,363.29x = 38,051.13 × 17,881.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,363.29x = 680,409,778.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,409,778.54/25,363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,826.55

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