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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,682.77, 38,536.37 and 17,797.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,682.77, 38,536.37 and 17,797.42 is: 26,704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682.77 : 38,536.37 = 17,797.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682.77/38,536.37 = 17,797.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682.77x = 38,536.37 × 17,797.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682.77x = 685,848,088.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,848,088.20/25,682.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,704.60

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