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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,941.16, 38,855.84 and 17,575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,941.16, 38,855.84 and 17,575.28 is: 26,325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,941.16 : 38,855.84 = 17,575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,941.16/38,855.84 = 17,575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,941.16x = 38,855.84 × 17,575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,941.16x = 682,902,073.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,902,073.36/25,941.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,325.05

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