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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,670.56, 35,405.76 and 17,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,670.56, 35,405.76 and 17,726.08 is: 24,448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,670.56 : 35,405.76 = 17,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,670.56/35,405.76 = 17,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,670.56x = 35,405.76 × 17,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,670.56x = 627,605,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,605,334.22/25,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.45

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