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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.92, 38,644.44 and 17,461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.92, 38,644.44 and 17,461.56 is: 26,158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.92 : 38,644.44 = 17,461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.92/38,644.44 = 17,461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.92x = 38,644.44 × 17,461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.92x = 674,792,207.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,792,207.73/25,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,158.87

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