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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,008.28, 34,452.84 and 17,440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,008.28, 34,452.84 and 17,440.90 is: 24,027.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,008.28 : 34,452.84 = 17,440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,008.28/34,452.84 = 17,440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,008.28x = 34,452.84 × 17,440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,008.28x = 600,888,537.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,888,537.16/25,008.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,027.58

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