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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,652.03, 38,490.23 and 17,766.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,652.03, 38,490.23 and 17,766.68 is: 26,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,652.03 : 38,490.23 = 17,766.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,652.03/38,490.23 = 17,766.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,652.03x = 38,490.23 × 17,766.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,652.03x = 683,843,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,843,318.25/25,652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,658.45

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