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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,409.52, 35,028.56 and 17,832.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,409.52, 35,028.56 and 17,832.38 is: 24,583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,409.52 : 35,028.56 = 17,832.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,409.52/35,028.56 = 17,832.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,409.52x = 35,028.56 × 17,832.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,409.52x = 624,642,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,642,592.77/25,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.01

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