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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,356.39, 37,954.80 and 17,412.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,356.39, 37,954.80 and 17,412.39 is: 26,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,356.39 : 37,954.80 = 17,412.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,356.39/37,954.80 = 17,412.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,356.39x = 37,954.80 × 17,412.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,356.39x = 660,883,779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,883,779.97/25,356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.80

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