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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,425.46, 35,048.26 and 17,850.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,425.46, 35,048.26 and 17,850.56 is: 24,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,425.46 : 35,048.26 = 17,850.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,425.46/35,048.26 = 17,850.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,425.46x = 35,048.26 × 17,850.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,425.46x = 625,631,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,631,068.03/25,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.48

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