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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.41, 35,299.99 and 17,619.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.41, 35,299.99 and 17,619.79 is: 24,304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.41 : 35,299.99 = 17,619.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.41/35,299.99 = 17,619.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.41x = 35,299.99 × 17,619.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.41x = 621,978,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,978,322.70/25,591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,304.18

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