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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.38, 35,302.56 and 17,619.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.38, 35,302.56 and 17,619.84 is: 24,306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.38 : 35,302.56 = 17,619.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.38/35,302.56 = 17,619.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.38x = 35,302.56 × 17,619.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.38x = 622,025,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,025,458.79/25,591.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.05

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