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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,598.64, 38,306.72 and 17,702.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,598.64, 38,306.72 and 17,702.76 is: 26,491.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,598.64 : 38,306.72 = 17,702.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,598.64/38,306.72 = 17,702.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,598.64x = 38,306.72 × 17,702.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,598.64x = 678,134,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,134,670.55/25,598.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,491.04

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