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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,940.52, 38,910.24 and 17,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,940.52, 38,910.24 and 17,599.68 is: 26,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,940.52 : 38,910.24 = 17,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,940.52/38,910.24 = 17,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,940.52x = 38,910.24 × 17,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,940.52x = 684,807,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,807,772.72/25,940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,399.15

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