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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,691.48, 38,511.11 and 17,372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,691.48, 38,511.11 and 17,372.44 is: 26,041.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,691.48 : 38,511.11 = 17,372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,691.48/38,511.11 = 17,372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,691.48x = 38,511.11 × 17,372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,691.48x = 669,031,668.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,031,668.39/25,691.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.00

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