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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.77, 38,850.53 and 17,461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.77, 38,850.53 and 17,461.97 is: 26,166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.77 : 38,850.53 = 17,461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.77/38,850.53 = 17,461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.77x = 38,850.53 × 17,461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.77x = 678,406,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,406,507.78/25,926.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,166.26

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