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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,703.46, 38,536.56 and 17,362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,703.46, 38,536.56 and 17,362.62 is: 26,031.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,703.46 : 38,536.56 = 17,362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,703.46/38,536.56 = 17,362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,703.46x = 38,536.56 × 17,362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,703.46x = 669,095,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,095,647.39/25,703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,031.35

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