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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,421.47, 35,042.74 and 17,846.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,421.47, 35,042.74 and 17,846.55 is: 24,600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,421.47 : 35,042.74 = 17,846.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,421.47/35,042.74 = 17,846.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,421.47x = 35,042.74 × 17,846.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,421.47x = 625,391,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,391,966.93/25,421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.94

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