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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,726.80, 35,536.32 and 17,754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,726.80, 35,536.32 and 17,754.96 is: 24,524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,726.80 : 35,536.32 = 17,754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,726.80/35,536.32 = 17,754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,726.80x = 35,536.32 × 17,754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,726.80x = 630,945,940.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,945,940.15/25,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,524.85

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