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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.78, 38,298.08 and 17,624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.78, 38,298.08 and 17,624.70 is: 26,423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.78 : 38,298.08 = 17,624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.78/38,298.08 = 17,624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.78x = 38,298.08 × 17,624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.78x = 674,992,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,992,170.58/25,544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,423.88

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