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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,399.88, 38,034.18 and 17,526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,399.88, 38,034.18 and 17,526.68 is: 26,244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,399.88 : 38,034.18 = 17,526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,399.88/38,034.18 = 17,526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,399.88x = 38,034.18 × 17,526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,399.88x = 666,612,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,612,901.92/25,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,244.73

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