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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,940.66, 38,855.09 and 17,574.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,940.66, 38,855.09 and 17,574.77 is: 26,324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,940.66 : 38,855.09 = 17,574.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,940.66/38,855.09 = 17,574.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,940.66x = 38,855.09 × 17,574.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,940.66x = 682,869,411.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,869,411.15/25,940.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,324.29

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