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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,913.60, 38,875.32 and 17,941.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,913.60, 38,875.32 and 17,941.98 is: 26,916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,913.60 : 38,875.32 = 17,941.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,913.60/38,875.32 = 17,941.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,913.60x = 38,875.32 × 17,941.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,913.60x = 697,500,213.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,500,213.93/25,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,916.38

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