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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.45, 38,691.68 and 17,027.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.45, 38,691.68 and 17,027.31 is: 25,540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.45 : 38,691.68 = 17,027.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.45/38,691.68 = 17,027.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.45x = 38,691.68 × 17,027.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.45x = 658,815,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,815,229.78/25,794.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.97

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