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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392.47, 38,043.74 and 17,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,392.47, 38,043.74 and 17,079.44 is: 25,588.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392.47 : 38,043.74 = 17,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392.47/38,043.74 = 17,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392.47x = 38,043.74 × 17,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392.47x = 649,765,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,765,627.19/25,392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,588.91

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