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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.36, 38,058.73 and 17,886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.36, 38,058.73 and 17,886.52 is: 26,834.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.36 : 38,058.73 = 17,886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.36/38,058.73 = 17,886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.36x = 38,058.73 × 17,886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.36x = 680,738,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,738,238.18/25,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,834.15

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