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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,450.60, 35,111.46 and 17,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,450.60, 35,111.46 and 17,069.80 is: 23,549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,450.60 : 35,111.46 = 17,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,450.60/35,111.46 = 17,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,450.60x = 35,111.46 × 17,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,450.60x = 599,345,599.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,345,599.91/25,450.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,549.37

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