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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.91, 35,302.05 and 17,621.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.91, 35,302.05 and 17,621.29 is: 24,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.91 : 35,302.05 = 17,621.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.91/35,302.05 = 17,621.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.91x = 35,302.05 × 17,621.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.91x = 622,067,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,067,660.64/25,592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.25

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