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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,429.62, 38,140.74 and 17,807.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,429.62, 38,140.74 and 17,807.76 is: 26,709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,429.62 : 38,140.74 = 17,807.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,429.62/38,140.74 = 17,807.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,429.62x = 38,140.74 × 17,807.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,429.62x = 679,201,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,201,144.14/25,429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,709.06

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