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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,126.96, 34,625.22 and 17,936.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,126.96, 34,625.22 and 17,936.59 is: 24,716.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,126.96 : 34,625.22 = 17,936.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,126.96/34,625.22 = 17,936.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,126.96x = 34,625.22 × 17,936.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,126.96x = 621,058,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,058,386.79/25,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.81

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