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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.41, 38,590.29 and 17,425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.41, 38,590.29 and 17,425.26 is: 26,120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.41 : 38,590.29 = 17,425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.41/38,590.29 = 17,425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.41x = 38,590.29 × 17,425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.41x = 672,445,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,445,836.73/25,744.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,120.07

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