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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,798.27, 38,697.41 and 17,031.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,798.27, 38,697.41 and 17,031.13 is: 25,546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,798.27 : 38,697.41 = 17,031.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,798.27/38,697.41 = 17,031.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,798.27x = 38,697.41 × 17,031.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,798.27x = 659,060,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,060,620.37/25,798.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,546.70

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