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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,572.26, 35,303.52 and 17,938.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,572.26, 35,303.52 and 17,938.92 is: 24,765.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,572.26 : 35,303.52 = 17,938.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,572.26/35,303.52 = 17,938.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,572.26x = 35,303.52 × 17,938.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,572.26x = 633,306,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,306,971.62/25,572.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.39

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