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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,798.77, 38,698.16 and 17,031.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,798.77, 38,698.16 and 17,031.63 is: 25,547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,798.77 : 38,698.16 = 17,031.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,798.77/38,698.16 = 17,031.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,798.77x = 38,698.16 × 17,031.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,798.77x = 659,092,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,092,657.64/25,798.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,547.45

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