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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.20, 38,950.80 and 17,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.20, 38,950.80 and 17,672.80 is: 26,509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.20 : 38,950.80 = 17,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.20/38,950.80 = 17,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.20x = 38,950.80 × 17,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.20x = 688,369,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,369,698.24/25,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,509.20

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