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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,364.90, 38,053.60 and 17,883.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,364.90, 38,053.60 and 17,883.08 is: 26,829.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,364.90 : 38,053.60 = 17,883.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,364.90/38,053.60 = 17,883.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,364.90x = 38,053.60 × 17,883.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,364.90x = 680,515,573.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,515,573.09/25,364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,829.03

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