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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,763.41, 38,594.79 and 17,756.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,763.41, 38,594.79 and 17,756.75 is: 26,600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,763.41 : 38,594.79 = 17,756.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,763.41/38,594.79 = 17,756.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,763.41x = 38,594.79 × 17,756.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,763.41x = 685,317,844.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,317,844.36/25,763.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,600.43

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