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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,414.79, 38,042.27 and 17,470.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,414.79, 38,042.27 and 17,470.85 is: 26,151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,414.79 : 38,042.27 = 17,470.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,414.79/38,042.27 = 17,470.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,414.79x = 38,042.27 × 17,470.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,414.79x = 664,630,515.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,630,515.26/25,414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.33

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