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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,809.37, 38,713.96 and 17,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,809.37, 38,713.96 and 17,042.20 is: 25,563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,809.37 : 38,713.96 = 17,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,809.37/38,713.96 = 17,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,809.37x = 38,713.96 × 17,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,809.37x = 659,771,049.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,771,049.11/25,809.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,563.24

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