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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,419.89, 35,061.87 and 17,448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,419.89, 35,061.87 and 17,448.27 is: 24,066.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,419.89 : 35,061.87 = 17,448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,419.89/35,061.87 = 17,448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,419.89x = 35,061.87 × 17,448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,419.89x = 611,768,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,768,974.46/25,419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,066.55

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