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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,423.97, 35,046.19 and 17,849.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,423.97, 35,046.19 and 17,849.05 is: 24,604.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,423.97 : 35,046.19 = 17,849.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,423.97/35,046.19 = 17,849.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,423.97x = 35,046.19 × 17,849.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,423.97x = 625,541,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,541,197.62/25,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.39

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