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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,951.40, 38,926.78 and 17,610.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,951.40, 38,926.78 and 17,610.76 is: 26,415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,951.40 : 38,926.78 = 17,610.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,951.40/38,926.78 = 17,610.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,951.40x = 38,926.78 × 17,610.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,951.40x = 685,530,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,530,180.15/25,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,415.92

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