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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.76, 38,071.35 and 17,894.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.76, 38,071.35 and 17,894.93 is: 26,846.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.76 : 38,071.35 = 17,894.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.76/38,071.35 = 17,894.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.76x = 38,071.35 × 17,894.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.76x = 681,283,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,283,952.90/25,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,846.77

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