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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.39, 38,696.10 and 17,030.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.39, 38,696.10 and 17,030.26 is: 25,545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.39 : 38,696.10 = 17,030.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.39/38,696.10 = 17,030.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.39x = 38,696.10 × 17,030.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.39x = 659,004,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,004,504.67/25,797.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.39

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