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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,909.38, 35,763.62 and 17,408.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,909.38, 35,763.62 and 17,408.61 is: 24,029.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,909.38 : 35,763.62 = 17,408.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,909.38/35,763.62 = 17,408.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,909.38x = 35,763.62 × 17,408.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,909.38x = 622,594,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,594,912.77/25,909.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.71

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