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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,384.53, 38,033.46 and 17,976.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,384.53, 38,033.46 and 17,976.68 is: 26,934.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,384.53 : 38,033.46 = 17,976.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,384.53/38,033.46 = 17,976.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,384.53x = 38,033.46 × 17,976.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,384.53x = 683,715,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,715,149.55/25,384.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,934.32

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