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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,796.42, 38,694.65 and 17,029.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,796.42, 38,694.65 and 17,029.29 is: 25,543.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,796.42 : 38,694.65 = 17,029.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,796.42/38,694.65 = 17,029.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,796.42x = 38,694.65 × 17,029.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,796.42x = 658,942,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,942,258.60/25,796.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,543.94

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