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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,410.34, 38,073.39 and 17,977.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,410.34, 38,073.39 and 17,977.96 is: 26,937.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,410.34 : 38,073.39 = 17,977.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,410.34/38,073.39 = 17,977.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,410.34x = 38,073.39 × 17,977.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,410.34x = 684,481,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,481,882.48/25,410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,937.14

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