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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,405.84, 35,029.83 and 17,624.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,405.84, 35,029.83 and 17,624.98 is: 24,301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,405.84 : 35,029.83 = 17,624.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,405.84/35,029.83 = 17,624.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,405.84x = 35,029.83 × 17,624.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,405.84x = 617,400,053.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,400,053.15/25,405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,301.50

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