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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,294.46, 34,849.39 and 17,630.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,294.46, 34,849.39 and 17,630.54 is: 24,290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,294.46 : 34,849.39 = 17,630.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,294.46/34,849.39 = 17,630.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,294.46x = 34,849.39 × 17,630.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,294.46x = 614,413,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,413,346.05/25,294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,290.44

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