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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.28, 38,985.51 and 17,562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.28, 38,985.51 and 17,562.02 is: 26,366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.28 : 38,985.51 = 17,562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.28/38,985.51 = 17,562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.28x = 38,985.51 × 17,562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.28x = 684,664,111.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,664,111.40/25,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,366.42

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