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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,444.34, 38,188.47 and 17,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,444.34, 38,188.47 and 17,658.62 is: 26,503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444.34 : 38,188.47 = 17,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444.34/38,188.47 = 17,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444.34x = 38,188.47 × 17,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444.34x = 674,355,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,355,680.11/25,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,503.17

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