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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.44, 35,212.61 and 17,981.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.44, 35,212.61 and 17,981.36 is: 24,793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.44 : 35,212.61 = 17,981.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.44/35,212.61 = 17,981.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.44x = 35,212.61 × 17,981.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.44x = 633,170,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,170,350.98/25,537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.81

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