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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.44, 38,881.32 and 17,482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.44, 38,881.32 and 17,482.40 is: 26,196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.44 : 38,881.32 = 17,482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.44/38,881.32 = 17,482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.44x = 38,881.32 × 17,482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.44x = 679,738,788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,738,788.77/25,947.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,196.76

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