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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,382.07, 38,031.49 and 17,973.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,382.07, 38,031.49 and 17,973.23 is: 26,930.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,382.07 : 38,031.49 = 17,973.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,382.07/38,031.49 = 17,973.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,382.07x = 38,031.49 × 17,973.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,382.07x = 683,548,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,548,549.32/25,382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,930.37

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