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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.14, 38,977.72 and 17,556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.14, 38,977.72 and 17,556.88 is: 26,358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.14 : 38,977.72 = 17,556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.14/38,977.72 = 17,556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.14x = 38,977.72 × 17,556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.14x = 684,327,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,327,152.71/25,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,358.66

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