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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,455.54, 38,120.98 and 17,940.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,455.54, 38,120.98 and 17,940.63 is: 26,867.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,455.54 : 38,120.98 = 17,940.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,455.54/38,120.98 = 17,940.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,455.54x = 38,120.98 × 17,940.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,455.54x = 683,914,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,914,397.42/25,455.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,867.02

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