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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,439.29, 35,069.34 and 17,862.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,439.29, 35,069.34 and 17,862.55 is: 24,624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,439.29 : 35,069.34 = 17,862.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,439.29/35,069.34 = 17,862.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,439.29x = 35,069.34 × 17,862.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,439.29x = 626,427,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,427,818.53/25,439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.42

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