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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,538.44, 35,213.98 and 17,982.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,538.44, 35,213.98 and 17,982.36 is: 24,795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,538.44 : 35,213.98 = 17,982.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,538.44/35,213.98 = 17,982.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,538.44x = 35,213.98 × 17,982.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,538.44x = 633,230,465.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,230,465.39/25,538.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.19

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