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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,424.46, 35,046.87 and 17,849.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,424.46, 35,046.87 and 17,849.55 is: 24,605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,424.46 : 35,046.87 = 17,849.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,424.46/35,046.87 = 17,849.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,424.46x = 35,046.87 × 17,849.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,424.46x = 625,570,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,570,858.41/25,424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.08

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