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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,924.20, 38,846.68 and 17,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,924.20, 38,846.68 and 17,459.40 is: 26,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924.20 : 38,846.68 = 17,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924.20/38,846.68 = 17,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924.20x = 38,846.68 × 17,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924.20x = 678,239,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,239,681.14/25,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,162.42

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