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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,426.46, 35,049.64 and 17,851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,426.46, 35,049.64 and 17,851.56 is: 24,607.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,426.46 : 35,049.64 = 17,851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,426.46/35,049.64 = 17,851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,426.46x = 35,049.64 × 17,851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,426.46x = 625,690,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,690,751.44/25,426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.86

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