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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,835.51, 38,753.19 and 17,068.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,835.51, 38,753.19 and 17,068.34 is: 25,602.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,835.51 : 38,753.19 = 17,068.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,835.51/38,753.19 = 17,068.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,835.51x = 38,753.19 × 17,068.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,835.51x = 661,452,429.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,452,429.24/25,835.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.46

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