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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.45, 35,864.10 and 17,047.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.45, 35,864.10 and 17,047.92 is: 23,519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.45 : 35,864.10 = 17,047.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.45/35,864.10 = 17,047.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.45x = 35,864.10 × 17,047.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.45x = 611,408,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,408,307.67/25,995.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,519.82

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