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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,734.78, 38,562.48 and 17,382.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,734.78, 38,562.48 and 17,382.06 is: 26,046.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,734.78 : 38,562.48 = 17,382.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,734.78/38,562.48 = 17,382.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,734.78x = 38,562.48 × 17,382.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,734.78x = 670,295,341.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,295,341.11/25,734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,046.28

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