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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,380.48, 38,034 and 17,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,380.48, 38,034 and 17,474.88 is: 26,187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,380.48 : 38,034 = 17,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,380.48/38,034 = 17,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,380.48x = 38,034 × 17,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,380.48x = 664,639,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,639,585.92/25,380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,187.04

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