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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.95, 38,850.80 and 17,462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.95, 38,850.80 and 17,462.15 is: 26,166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.95 : 38,850.80 = 17,462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.95/38,850.80 = 17,462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.95x = 38,850.80 × 17,462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.95x = 678,418,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,418,409.91/25,926.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,166.53

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