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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,965.21, 38,982.32 and 17,559.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,965.21, 38,982.32 and 17,559.94 is: 26,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,965.21 : 38,982.32 = 17,559.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,965.21/38,982.32 = 17,559.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,965.21x = 38,982.32 × 17,559.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,965.21x = 684,527,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,527,200.26/25,965.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,363.25

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