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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,442.35, 35,073.57 and 17,865.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,442.35, 35,073.57 and 17,865.61 is: 24,628.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,442.35 : 35,073.57 = 17,865.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,442.35/35,073.57 = 17,865.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,442.35x = 35,073.57 × 17,865.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,442.35x = 626,610,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,610,722.93/25,442.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.65

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