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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,046.56, 34,548.28 and 17,490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,046.56, 34,548.28 and 17,490.08 is: 24,125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,046.56 : 34,548.28 = 17,490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,046.56/34,548.28 = 17,490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,046.56x = 34,548.28 × 17,490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,046.56x = 604,252,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,252,181.06/25,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,125.16

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