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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,448.10, 35,081.51 and 17,871.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,448.10, 35,081.51 and 17,871.36 is: 24,636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,448.10 : 35,081.51 = 17,871.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,448.10/35,081.51 = 17,871.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,448.10x = 35,081.51 × 17,871.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,448.10x = 626,954,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,954,205.20/25,448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.58

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