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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,959.23, 38,882.29 and 17,064.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,959.23, 38,882.29 and 17,064.52 is: 25,559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,959.23 : 38,882.29 = 17,064.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,959.23/38,882.29 = 17,064.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,959.23x = 38,882.29 × 17,064.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,959.23x = 663,507,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,507,335.62/25,959.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,559.59

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