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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,423.47, 35,045.50 and 17,848.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,423.47, 35,045.50 and 17,848.55 is: 24,603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,423.47 : 35,045.50 = 17,848.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,423.47/35,045.50 = 17,848.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,423.47x = 35,045.50 × 17,848.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,423.47x = 625,511,359.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,511,359.03/25,423.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.70

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