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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,842.73, 38,773.74 and 17,600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,842.73, 38,773.74 and 17,600.48 is: 26,407.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,842.73 : 38,773.74 = 17,600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,842.73/38,773.74 = 17,600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,842.73x = 38,773.74 × 17,600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,842.73x = 682,436,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,436,435.40/25,842.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,407.29

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