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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,560.60, 35,287.46 and 17,927.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,560.60, 35,287.46 and 17,927.31 is: 24,749.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,560.60 : 35,287.46 = 17,927.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,560.60/35,287.46 = 17,927.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,560.60x = 35,287.46 × 17,927.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,560.60x = 632,609,279.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,609,279.35/25,560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.39

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