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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,585.08, 35,279.20 and 17,520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,585.08, 35,279.20 and 17,520.08 is: 24,158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,585.08 : 35,279.20 = 17,520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,585.08/35,279.20 = 17,520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,585.08x = 35,279.20 × 17,520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,585.08x = 618,094,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,094,406.34/25,585.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,158.39

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