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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,458.27, 35,139.60 and 17,906.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,458.27, 35,139.60 and 17,906.37 is: 24,715.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,458.27 : 35,139.60 = 17,906.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,458.27/35,139.60 = 17,906.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,458.27x = 35,139.60 × 17,906.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,458.27x = 629,222,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,222,679.25/25,458.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.85

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