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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,824.52, 38,710.68 and 17,505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,824.52, 38,710.68 and 17,505.40 is: 26,240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,824.52 : 38,710.68 = 17,505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,824.52/38,710.68 = 17,505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,824.52x = 38,710.68 × 17,505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,824.52x = 677,645,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,645,937.67/25,824.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,240.41

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