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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,391.61, 38,145.82 and 17,912.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,391.61, 38,145.82 and 17,912.39 is: 26,909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,391.61 : 38,145.82 = 17,912.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,391.61/38,145.82 = 17,912.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,391.61x = 38,145.82 × 17,912.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,391.61x = 683,282,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,282,804.71/25,391.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,909.79

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