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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.04, 38,423.36 and 17,675.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.04, 38,423.36 and 17,675.95 is: 26,538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.04 : 38,423.36 = 17,675.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.04/38,423.36 = 17,675.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.04x = 38,423.36 × 17,675.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.04x = 679,169,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,169,301.81/25,592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,538.31

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