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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,993.61, 35,883.11 and 17,041.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,993.61, 35,883.11 and 17,041.49 is: 23,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,993.61 : 35,883.11 = 17,041.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,993.61/35,883.11 = 17,041.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,993.61x = 35,883.11 × 17,041.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,993.61x = 611,501,660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,501,660.23/25,993.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,525.08

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