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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,763.58, 38,579.25 and 17,854.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,763.58, 38,579.25 and 17,854.83 is: 26,736.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,763.58 : 38,579.25 = 17,854.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,763.58/38,579.25 = 17,854.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,763.58x = 38,579.25 × 17,854.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,763.58x = 688,825,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,825,950.28/25,763.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,736.42

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