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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.84, 35,053.74 and 17,850.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.84, 35,053.74 and 17,850.69 is: 24,608.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.84 : 35,053.74 = 17,850.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.84/35,053.74 = 17,850.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.84x = 35,053.74 × 17,850.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.84x = 625,733,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,733,446.08/25,427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.21

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