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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,491.99, 38,237.70 and 17,964.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,491.99, 38,237.70 and 17,964.63 is: 26,946.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,491.99 : 38,237.70 = 17,964.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,491.99/38,237.70 = 17,964.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,491.99x = 38,237.70 × 17,964.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,491.99x = 686,926,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,926,132.55/25,491.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,946.74

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