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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,382.58, 34,991.27 and 17,805.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,382.58, 34,991.27 and 17,805.41 is: 24,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,382.58 : 34,991.27 = 17,805.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,382.58/34,991.27 = 17,805.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,382.58x = 34,991.27 × 17,805.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,382.58x = 623,033,644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,033,644.79/25,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,545.72

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