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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,430.40, 38,145.60 and 17,557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,430.40, 38,145.60 and 17,557.20 is: 26,335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,430.40 : 38,145.60 = 17,557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,430.40/38,145.60 = 17,557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,430.40x = 38,145.60 × 17,557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,430.40x = 669,729,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,729,928.32/25,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,335.80

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