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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,582.63, 35,290.52 and 17,611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,582.63, 35,290.52 and 17,611.06 is: 24,293.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,582.63 : 35,290.52 = 17,611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,582.63/35,290.52 = 17,611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,582.63x = 35,290.52 × 17,611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,582.63x = 621,503,377.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,503,377.10/25,582.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,293.96

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