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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,421.73, 35,043.09 and 17,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,421.73, 35,043.09 and 17,846.80 is: 24,601.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,421.73 : 35,043.09 = 17,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,421.73/35,043.09 = 17,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,421.73x = 35,043.09 × 17,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,421.73x = 625,407,018.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,407,018.61/25,421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.28

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