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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.52, 34,520.76 and 17,963.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.52, 34,520.76 and 17,963.64 is: 24,755.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.52 : 34,520.76 = 17,963.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.52/34,520.76 = 17,963.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.52x = 34,520.76 × 17,963.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.52x = 620,118,505.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,118,505.17/25,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,755.70

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