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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.26, 38,849.78 and 17,461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.26, 38,849.78 and 17,461.46 is: 26,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.26 : 38,849.78 = 17,461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.26/38,849.78 = 17,461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.26x = 38,849.78 × 17,461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.26x = 678,373,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,373,889.30/25,926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,165.51

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