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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,942.29, 35,801.10 and 17,013.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,942.29, 35,801.10 and 17,013.21 is: 23,478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,942.29 : 35,801.10 = 17,013.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,942.29/35,801.10 = 17,013.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,942.29x = 35,801.10 × 17,013.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,942.29x = 609,091,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,091,632.53/25,942.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,478.71

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