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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,824.58, 38,687.52 and 17,463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,824.58, 38,687.52 and 17,463.62 is: 26,162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,824.58 : 38,687.52 = 17,463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,824.58/38,687.52 = 17,463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,824.58x = 38,687.52 × 17,463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,824.58x = 675,624,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,624,148.02/25,824.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,162.06

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