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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,619.69, 38,410.40 and 17,276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,619.69, 38,410.40 and 17,276.29 is: 25,901.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,619.69 : 38,410.40 = 17,276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,619.69/38,410.40 = 17,276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,619.69x = 38,410.40 × 17,276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,619.69x = 663,589,156.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,589,156.58/25,619.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.53

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