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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,386.12, 38,036.08 and 17,954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,386.12, 38,036.08 and 17,954.24 is: 26,900.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,386.12 : 38,036.08 = 17,954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,386.12/38,036.08 = 17,954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,386.12x = 38,036.08 × 17,954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,386.12x = 682,908,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,908,908.98/25,386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,900.88

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