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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.44, 38,841.53 and 17,010.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.44, 38,841.53 and 17,010.27 is: 25,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.44 : 38,841.53 = 17,010.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.44/38,841.53 = 17,010.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.44x = 38,841.53 × 17,010.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.44x = 660,704,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,704,827.46/25,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,504.48

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