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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.95, 38,842.28 and 17,010.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.95, 38,842.28 and 17,010.77 is: 25,505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.95 : 38,842.28 = 17,010.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.95/38,842.28 = 17,010.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.95x = 38,842.28 × 17,010.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.95x = 660,737,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,737,006.30/25,905.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,505.23

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