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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.78, 35,823.06 and 17,895.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.78, 35,823.06 and 17,895.33 is: 24,703.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.78 : 35,823.06 = 17,895.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.78/35,823.06 = 17,895.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.78x = 35,823.06 × 17,895.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.78x = 641,065,480.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,065,480.31/25,950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.13

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