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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,621.65, 35,371.80 and 17,706.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,621.65, 35,371.80 and 17,706.42 is: 24,444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,621.65 : 35,371.80 = 17,706.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,621.65/35,371.80 = 17,706.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,621.65x = 35,371.80 × 17,706.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,621.65x = 626,307,946.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,307,946.96/25,621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,444.48

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