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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,456.54, 38,122.48 and 17,941.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,456.54, 38,122.48 and 17,941.63 is: 26,868.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,456.54 : 38,122.48 = 17,941.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,456.54/38,122.48 = 17,941.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,456.54x = 38,122.48 × 17,941.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,456.54x = 683,979,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,979,430.84/25,456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,868.52

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