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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,907.45, 38,844.52 and 17,012.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,907.45, 38,844.52 and 17,012.27 is: 25,507.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,907.45 : 38,844.52 = 17,012.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,907.45/38,844.52 = 17,012.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,907.45x = 38,844.52 × 17,012.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,907.45x = 660,833,462.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,833,462.26/25,907.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,507.47

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