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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.37, 35,339.61 and 17,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.37, 35,339.61 and 17,954.88 is: 24,790.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.37 : 35,339.61 = 17,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.37/35,339.61 = 17,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.37x = 35,339.61 × 17,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.37x = 634,518,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,518,456.80/25,595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,790.36

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