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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729.92, 35,480.52 and 17,654.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729.92, 35,480.52 and 17,654.76 is: 24,345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729.92 : 35,480.52 = 17,654.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729.92/35,480.52 = 17,654.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729.92x = 35,480.52 × 17,654.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729.92x = 626,400,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,400,065.28/25,729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,345.20

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