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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,361.70, 34,961.88 and 17,785.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,361.70, 34,961.88 and 17,785.08 is: 24,517.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,361.70 : 34,961.88 = 17,785.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,361.70/34,961.88 = 17,785.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,361.70x = 34,961.88 × 17,785.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,361.70x = 621,799,832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,799,832.75/25,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,517.28

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