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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.99, 38,233.22 and 17,961.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.99, 38,233.22 and 17,961.62 is: 26,942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.99 : 38,233.22 = 17,961.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.99/38,233.22 = 17,961.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.99x = 38,233.22 × 17,961.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.99x = 686,730,288.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,730,288.04/25,488.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,942.23

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