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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.26, 38,851.27 and 17,462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.26, 38,851.27 and 17,462.46 is: 26,167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.26 : 38,851.27 = 17,462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.26/38,851.27 = 17,462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.26x = 38,851.27 × 17,462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.26x = 678,438,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,438,748.32/25,927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,167.01

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