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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,735.94, 38,553.63 and 17,729.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,735.94, 38,553.63 and 17,729.29 is: 26,559.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,735.94 : 38,553.63 = 17,729.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,735.94/38,553.63 = 17,729.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,735.94x = 38,553.63 × 17,729.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,735.94x = 683,528,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,528,704.89/25,735.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,559.31

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