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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,519.44, 35,226.68 and 17,018.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,519.44, 35,226.68 and 17,018.49 is: 23,492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,519.44 : 35,226.68 = 17,018.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,519.44/35,226.68 = 17,018.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,519.44x = 35,226.68 × 17,018.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,519.44x = 599,504,901.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,504,901.31/25,519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,492.09

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