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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.87, 38,509.49 and 17,779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.87, 38,509.49 and 17,779.52 is: 26,677.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.87 : 38,509.49 = 17,779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.87/38,509.49 = 17,779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.87x = 38,509.49 × 17,779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.87x = 684,679,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,679,966.20/25,664.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,677.72

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