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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,821.60, 38,732.40 and 17,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,821.60, 38,732.40 and 17,066.40 is: 25,599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,821.60 : 38,732.40 = 17,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,821.60/38,732.40 = 17,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,821.60x = 38,732.40 × 17,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,821.60x = 661,022,631.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,022,631.36/25,821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.60

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