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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.48, 38,140.38 and 17,545.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.48, 38,140.38 and 17,545.88 is: 26,293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.48 : 38,140.38 = 17,545.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.48/38,140.38 = 17,545.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.48x = 38,140.38 × 17,545.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.48x = 669,206,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,206,530.63/25,451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,293.42

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