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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,414.88, 38,056.68 and 17,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,414.88, 38,056.68 and 17,541.68 is: 26,267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,414.88 : 38,056.68 = 17,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,414.88/38,056.68 = 17,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,414.88x = 38,056.68 × 17,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,414.88x = 667,578,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,578,102.42/25,414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,267.21

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