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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,410.03, 38,035.13 and 17,466.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,410.03, 38,035.13 and 17,466.09 is: 26,144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,410.03 : 38,035.13 = 17,466.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,410.03/38,035.13 = 17,466.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,410.03x = 38,035.13 × 17,466.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,410.03x = 664,324,916.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,324,916.41/25,410.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,144.20

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