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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,759.82, 35,552.84 and 17,686.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,759.82, 35,552.84 and 17,686.87 is: 24,410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,759.82 : 35,552.84 = 17,686.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,759.82/35,552.84 = 17,686.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,759.82x = 35,552.84 × 17,686.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,759.82x = 628,818,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,818,581.37/25,759.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,410.83

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