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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,108.41, 34,636.59 and 17,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,108.41, 34,636.59 and 17,039.28 is: 23,505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,108.41 : 34,636.59 = 17,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,108.41/34,636.59 = 17,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,108.41x = 34,636.59 × 17,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,108.41x = 590,182,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,182,555.26/25,108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,505.37

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