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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,425.97, 35,048.95 and 17,851.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,425.97, 35,048.95 and 17,851.05 is: 24,607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,425.97 : 35,048.95 = 17,851.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,425.97/35,048.95 = 17,851.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,425.97x = 35,048.95 × 17,851.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,425.97x = 625,660,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,660,558.90/25,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.15

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