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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,420.73, 35,041.71 and 17,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,420.73, 35,041.71 and 17,845.80 is: 24,599.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,420.73 : 35,041.71 = 17,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,420.73/35,041.71 = 17,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,420.73x = 35,041.71 × 17,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,420.73x = 625,347,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,347,348.32/25,420.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,599.90

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