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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.20, 38,007.30 and 17,043.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.20, 38,007.30 and 17,043.80 is: 25,565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.20 : 38,007.30 = 17,043.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.20/38,007.30 = 17,043.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.20x = 38,007.30 × 17,043.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.20x = 647,788,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,788,819.74/25,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,565.70

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