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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,305.28, 34,887.36 and 17,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,305.28, 34,887.36 and 17,741.44 is: 24,459.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,305.28 : 34,887.36 = 17,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,305.28/34,887.36 = 17,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,305.28x = 34,887.36 × 17,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,305.28x = 618,952,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,952,004.20/25,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,459.40

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