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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,344.80, 38,029.12 and 17,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,344.80, 38,029.12 and 17,028.80 is: 25,551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344.80 : 38,029.12 = 17,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344.80/38,029.12 = 17,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344.80x = 38,029.12 × 17,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344.80x = 647,590,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,590,278.66/25,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,551.21

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