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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,764.72, 38,596.76 and 17,758.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,764.72, 38,596.76 and 17,758.06 is: 26,602.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,764.72 : 38,596.76 = 17,758.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,764.72/38,596.76 = 17,758.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,764.72x = 38,596.76 × 17,758.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,764.72x = 685,403,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,403,461.20/25,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,602.40

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