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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.02, 38,776.59 and 17,549.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.02, 38,776.59 and 17,549.73 is: 26,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.02 : 38,776.59 = 17,549.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.02/38,776.59 = 17,549.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.02x = 38,776.59 × 17,549.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.02x = 680,518,684.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,518,684.82/25,869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,306.32

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