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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.30, 38,791.89 and 17,508.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.30, 38,791.89 and 17,508.54 is: 26,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.30 : 38,791.89 = 17,508.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.30/38,791.89 = 17,508.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.30x = 38,791.89 × 17,508.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.30x = 679,189,357.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,189,357.74/25,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,275.98

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