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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.60, 38,663.40 and 17,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.60, 38,663.40 and 17,999.60 is: 26,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.60 : 38,663.40 = 17,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.60/38,663.40 = 17,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.60x = 38,663.40 × 17,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.60x = 695,925,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,925,734.64/25,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,999.40

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