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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.92, 38,506.72 and 17,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.92, 38,506.72 and 17,406.04 is: 26,107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.92 : 38,506.72 = 17,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.92/38,506.72 = 17,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.92x = 38,506.72 × 17,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.92x = 670,249,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,249,508.59/25,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,107.26

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