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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,878.50, 35,739.44 and 17,833.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,878.50, 35,739.44 and 17,833.07 is: 24,628.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,878.50 : 35,739.44 = 17,833.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,878.50/35,739.44 = 17,833.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,878.50x = 35,739.44 × 17,833.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,878.50x = 637,343,846.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,343,846.12/25,878.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.32

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