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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,688.43, 38,471.96 and 17,761.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,688.43, 38,471.96 and 17,761.43 is: 26,600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,688.43 : 38,471.96 = 17,761.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,688.43/38,471.96 = 17,761.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,688.43x = 38,471.96 × 17,761.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,688.43x = 683,317,165.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,317,165.09/25,688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,600.19

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