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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,760.52, 38,590.47 and 17,753.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,760.52, 38,590.47 and 17,753.87 is: 26,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,760.52 : 38,590.47 = 17,753.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,760.52/38,590.47 = 17,753.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,760.52x = 38,590.47 × 17,753.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,760.52x = 685,130,091.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,130,091.14/25,760.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,596.13

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