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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,356.34, 34,954.62 and 17,779.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,356.34, 34,954.62 and 17,779.81 is: 24,510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,356.34 : 34,954.62 = 17,779.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,356.34/34,954.62 = 17,779.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,356.34x = 34,954.62 × 17,779.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,356.34x = 621,486,502.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,486,502.22/25,356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.10

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