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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.96, 38,524.56 and 17,789.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.96, 38,524.56 and 17,789.60 is: 26,692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.96 : 38,524.56 = 17,789.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.96/38,524.56 = 17,789.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.96x = 38,524.56 × 17,789.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.96x = 685,336,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,336,512.58/25,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,692.80

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