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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,381.40, 38,006.48 and 17,508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,381.40, 38,006.48 and 17,508.20 is: 26,217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,381.40 : 38,006.48 = 17,508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,381.40/38,006.48 = 17,508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,381.40x = 38,006.48 × 17,508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,381.40x = 665,424,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,424,906.87/25,381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,217.03

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