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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,372.44, 35,018.12 and 17,408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,372.44, 35,018.12 and 17,408.12 is: 24,026.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,372.44 : 35,018.12 = 17,408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,372.44/35,018.12 = 17,408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,372.44x = 35,018.12 × 17,408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,372.44x = 609,599,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,599,503.56/25,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.05

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