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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.04, 34,576.50 and 17,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.04, 34,576.50 and 17,901.32 is: 24,707.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.04 : 34,576.50 = 17,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.04/34,576.50 = 17,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.04x = 34,576.50 × 17,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.04x = 618,964,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,964,990.98/25,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.17

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