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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.60, 38,696.36 and 17,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.60, 38,696.36 and 17,030.42 is: 25,545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.60 : 38,696.36 = 17,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.60/38,696.36 = 17,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.60x = 38,696.36 × 17,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.60x = 659,015,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,015,263.27/25,797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.60

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