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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.20, 38,026.16 and 17,946.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.20, 38,026.16 and 17,946.32 is: 26,904.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.20 : 38,026.16 = 17,946.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.20/38,026.16 = 17,946.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.20x = 38,026.16 × 17,946.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.20x = 682,429,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,429,635.73/25,365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,904.17

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