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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,305.05, 37,941.99 and 17,417.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,305.05, 37,941.99 and 17,417.13 is: 26,114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,305.05 : 37,941.99 = 17,417.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,305.05/37,941.99 = 17,417.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,305.05x = 37,941.99 × 17,417.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,305.05x = 660,840,572.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,840,572.29/25,305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,114.97

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