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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,425.46, 35,048.25 and 17,850.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,425.46, 35,048.25 and 17,850.55 is: 24,606.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,425.46 : 35,048.25 = 17,850.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,425.46/35,048.25 = 17,850.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,425.46x = 35,048.25 × 17,850.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,425.46x = 625,630,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,630,539.04/25,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.46

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