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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,085.52, 34,570.44 and 17,999.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,085.52, 34,570.44 and 17,999.64 is: 24,805.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,085.52 : 34,570.44 = 17,999.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,085.52/34,570.44 = 17,999.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,085.52x = 34,570.44 × 17,999.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,085.52x = 622,255,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,255,474.64/25,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,805.36

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