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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,844.13, 35,617.91 and 20,175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,844.13, 35,617.91 and 20,175.93 is: 27,806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,844.13 : 35,617.91 = 20,175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,844.13/35,617.91 = 20,175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,844.13x = 35,617.91 × 20,175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,844.13x = 718,624,358.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,624,358.03/25,844.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,806.10

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