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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,867.44, 35,679.92 and 17,790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,867.44, 35,679.92 and 17,790.08 is: 24,538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,867.44 : 35,679.92 = 17,790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,867.44/35,679.92 = 17,790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,867.44x = 35,679.92 × 17,790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,867.44x = 634,748,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,748,631.19/25,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,538.52

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