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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,510.48, 35,237.92 and 17,538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,510.48, 35,237.92 and 17,538.88 is: 24,226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,510.48 : 35,237.92 = 17,538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,510.48/35,237.92 = 17,538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,510.48x = 35,237.92 × 17,538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,510.48x = 618,033,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,033,650.33/25,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,226.66

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