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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,043.76, 34,606.44 and 17,958.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,043.76, 34,606.44 and 17,958.96 is: 24,816.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,043.76 : 34,606.44 = 17,958.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,043.76/34,606.44 = 17,958.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,043.76x = 34,606.44 × 17,958.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,043.76x = 621,495,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,495,671.70/25,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,816.39

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