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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.44, 35,178.36 and 17,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.44, 35,178.36 and 17,941.52 is: 24,733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.44 : 35,178.36 = 17,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.44/35,178.36 = 17,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.44x = 35,178.36 × 17,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.44x = 631,153,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,153,249.51/25,518.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,733.22

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