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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,907.38, 35,760.86 and 17,406.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,907.38, 35,760.86 and 17,406.61 is: 24,026.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,907.38 : 35,760.86 = 17,406.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,907.38/35,760.86 = 17,406.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,907.38x = 35,760.86 × 17,406.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,907.38x = 622,475,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,475,343.28/25,907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.95

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