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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,432.74, 35,078.49 and 17,475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,432.74, 35,078.49 and 17,475.30 is: 24,103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,432.74 : 35,078.49 = 17,475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,432.74/35,078.49 = 17,475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,432.74x = 35,078.49 × 17,475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,432.74x = 613,007,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,007,136.30/25,432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103.07

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