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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.52, 38,984.38 and 17,561.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.52, 38,984.38 and 17,561.27 is: 26,365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.52 : 38,984.38 = 17,561.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.52/38,984.38 = 17,561.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.52x = 38,984.38 × 17,561.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.52x = 684,614,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,614,984.14/25,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,365.29

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