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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,786.92, 38,630.97 and 17,452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,786.92, 38,630.97 and 17,452.56 is: 26,145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,786.92 : 38,630.97 = 17,452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,786.92/38,630.97 = 17,452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,786.92x = 38,630.97 × 17,452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,786.92x = 674,209,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,209,321.78/25,786.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,145.40

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