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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,331.12, 34,919.87 and 17,754.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,331.12, 34,919.87 and 17,754.58 is: 24,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,331.12 : 34,919.87 = 17,754.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,331.12/34,919.87 = 17,754.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,331.12x = 34,919.87 × 17,754.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,331.12x = 619,987,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,987,625.50/25,331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,475.33

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