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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.40, 38,246.10 and 17,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.40, 38,246.10 and 17,624.20 is: 26,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.40 : 38,246.10 = 17,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.40/38,246.10 = 17,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.40x = 38,246.10 × 17,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.40x = 674,056,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,056,915.62/25,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,436.30

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