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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,366.20, 38,027.66 and 17,947.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,366.20, 38,027.66 and 17,947.32 is: 26,905.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,366.20 : 38,027.66 = 17,947.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,366.20/38,027.66 = 17,947.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,366.20x = 38,027.66 × 17,947.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,366.20x = 682,494,582.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,494,582.87/25,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,905.67

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