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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,759.86, 38,590.53 and 17,425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,759.86, 38,590.53 and 17,425.56 is: 26,105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,759.86 : 38,590.53 = 17,425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,759.86/38,590.53 = 17,425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,759.86x = 38,590.53 × 17,425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,759.86x = 672,461,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,461,595.95/25,759.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,105.02

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