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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.56, 35,539.88 and 17,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.56, 35,539.88 and 17,279.30 is: 23,832.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.56 : 35,539.88 = 17,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.56/35,539.88 = 17,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.56x = 35,539.88 × 17,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.56x = 614,104,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,104,248.48/25,767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,832.46

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