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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.74, 35,832.27 and 17,026.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.74, 35,832.27 and 17,026.99 is: 23,481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.74 : 35,832.27 = 17,026.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.74/35,832.27 = 17,026.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.74x = 35,832.27 × 17,026.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.74x = 610,115,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,115,702.97/25,982.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,481.58

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