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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,435.84, 38,175.72 and 17,650.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,435.84, 38,175.72 and 17,650.12 is: 26,490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,435.84 : 38,175.72 = 17,650.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,435.84/38,175.72 = 17,650.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,435.84x = 38,175.72 × 17,650.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,435.84x = 673,806,039.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,806,039.09/25,435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,490.42

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