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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,532.02, 38,279.58 and 17,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,532.02, 38,279.58 and 17,191.36 is: 25,774.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,532.02 : 38,279.58 = 17,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,532.02/38,279.58 = 17,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,532.02x = 38,279.58 × 17,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,532.02x = 658,078,040.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,078,040.43/25,532.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,774.62

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