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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.73, 35,336.05 and 17,680.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.73, 35,336.05 and 17,680.55 is: 24,408.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.73 : 35,336.05 = 17,680.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.73/35,336.05 = 17,680.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.73x = 35,336.05 × 17,680.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.73x = 624,760,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,760,577.95/25,595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.78

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