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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,446.88, 35,079.78 and 17,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,446.88, 35,079.78 and 17,870.14 is: 24,634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,446.88 : 35,079.78 = 17,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,446.88/35,079.78 = 17,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,446.88x = 35,079.78 × 17,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,446.88x = 626,880,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,880,579.77/25,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.87

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