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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,845.39, 35,668.44 and 17,361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,845.39, 35,668.44 and 17,361.68 is: 23,960.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,845.39 : 35,668.44 = 17,361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,845.39/35,668.44 = 17,361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,845.39x = 35,668.44 × 17,361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,845.39x = 619,263,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,263,863.04/25,845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,960.32

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