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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,389.79, 38,064.03 and 17,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,389.79, 38,064.03 and 17,044.36 is: 25,552.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,389.79 : 38,064.03 = 17,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,389.79/38,064.03 = 17,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,389.79x = 38,064.03 × 17,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,389.79x = 648,777,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,777,030.37/25,389.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,552.67

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