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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,608.53, 38,350.44 and 17,689.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,608.53, 38,350.44 and 17,689.93 is: 26,491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,608.53 : 38,350.44 = 17,689.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,608.53/38,350.44 = 17,689.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,608.53x = 38,350.44 × 17,689.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,608.53x = 678,416,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,416,503.19/25,608.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,491.81

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