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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.26, 38,158.42 and 17,110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.26, 38,158.42 and 17,110.58 is: 25,653.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.26 : 38,158.42 = 17,110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.26/38,158.42 = 17,110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.26x = 38,158.42 × 17,110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.26x = 652,912,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,912,698.08/25,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,653.45

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