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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,835.86, 38,692.28 and 17,946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,835.86, 38,692.28 and 17,946.26 is: 26,876.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,835.86 : 38,692.28 = 17,946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,835.86/38,692.28 = 17,946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,835.86x = 38,692.28 × 17,946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,835.86x = 694,381,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,381,713.37/25,835.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,876.66

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