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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,656.62, 38,497.07 and 17,771.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,656.62, 38,497.07 and 17,771.27 is: 26,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,656.62 : 38,497.07 = 17,771.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,656.62/38,497.07 = 17,771.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,656.62x = 38,497.07 × 17,771.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,656.62x = 684,141,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,141,677.12/25,656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.31

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