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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.67, 38,934.83 and 17,908.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.67, 38,934.83 and 17,908.61 is: 26,887.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.67 : 38,934.83 = 17,908.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.67/38,934.83 = 17,908.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.67x = 38,934.83 × 17,908.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.67x = 697,268,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,268,596.34/25,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,887.66

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