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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,785.24, 38,637.60 and 17,903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,785.24, 38,637.60 and 17,903.13 is: 26,826.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,785.24 : 38,637.60 = 17,903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,785.24/38,637.60 = 17,903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,785.24x = 38,637.60 × 17,903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,785.24x = 691,733,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,733,975.69/25,785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,826.74

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