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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.81, 35,832.36 and 17,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.81, 35,832.36 and 17,027.06 is: 23,481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.81 : 35,832.36 = 17,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.81/35,832.36 = 17,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.81x = 35,832.36 × 17,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.81x = 610,119,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,119,479.36/25,982.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,481.66

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