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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.18, 35,191.22 and 17,954.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.18, 35,191.22 and 17,954.87 is: 24,750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.18 : 35,191.22 = 17,954.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.18/35,191.22 = 17,954.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.18x = 35,191.22 × 17,954.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.18x = 631,853,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,853,514.51/25,529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.25

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