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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,776.48, 38,664.72 and 17,066.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,776.48, 38,664.72 and 17,066.64 is: 25,599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,776.48 : 38,664.72 = 17,066.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,776.48/38,664.72 = 17,066.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,776.48x = 38,664.72 × 17,066.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,776.48x = 659,876,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,876,856.94/25,776.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.96

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