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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,812.22, 35,631.78 and 17,440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,812.22, 35,631.78 and 17,440.06 is: 24,074.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,812.22 : 35,631.78 = 17,440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,812.22/35,631.78 = 17,440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,812.22x = 35,631.78 × 17,440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,812.22x = 621,420,381.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,420,381.11/25,812.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,074.66

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