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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,503.54, 35,179.89 and 17,960.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,503.54, 35,179.89 and 17,960.82 is: 24,775.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,503.54 : 35,179.89 = 17,960.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,503.54/35,179.89 = 17,960.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,503.54x = 35,179.89 × 17,960.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,503.54x = 631,859,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,859,671.91/25,503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,775.37

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