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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.87, 38,551.11 and 17,836.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.87, 38,551.11 and 17,836.12 is: 26,708.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.87 : 38,551.11 = 17,836.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.87/38,551.11 = 17,836.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.87x = 38,551.11 × 17,836.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.87x = 687,602,224.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,602,224.09/25,744.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,708.32

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