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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,408.76, 38,014.70 and 17,048.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,408.76, 38,014.70 and 17,048.97 is: 25,507.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,408.76 : 38,014.70 = 17,048.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,408.76/38,014.70 = 17,048.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,408.76x = 38,014.70 × 17,048.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,408.76x = 648,111,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,111,394.61/25,408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,507.40

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