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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,261.33, 37,891.99 and 17,339.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,261.33, 37,891.99 and 17,339.82 is: 26,009.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,261.33 : 37,891.99 = 17,339.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,261.33/37,891.99 = 17,339.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,261.33x = 37,891.99 × 17,339.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,261.33x = 657,040,286.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,040,286.04/25,261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.73

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