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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,056.76, 34,624.42 and 17,971.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,056.76, 34,624.42 and 17,971.96 is: 24,834.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,056.76 : 34,624.42 = 17,971.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,056.76/34,624.42 = 17,971.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,056.76x = 34,624.42 × 17,971.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,056.76x = 622,268,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,268,691.26/25,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,834.36

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