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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,814.56, 38,695.70 and 17,495.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,814.56, 38,695.70 and 17,495.42 is: 26,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,814.56 : 38,695.70 = 17,495.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,814.56/38,695.70 = 17,495.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,814.56x = 38,695.70 × 17,495.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,814.56x = 676,997,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,997,523.69/25,814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,225.41

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