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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.21, 34,881.48 and 17,735.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.21, 34,881.48 and 17,735.64 is: 24,485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.21 : 34,881.48 = 17,735.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.21/34,881.48 = 17,735.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.21x = 34,881.48 × 17,735.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.21x = 618,645,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,645,371.95/25,266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,485.09

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