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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,534.95, 35,213.49 and 17,037.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,534.95, 35,213.49 and 17,037.42 is: 23,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,534.95 : 35,213.49 = 17,037.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,534.95/35,213.49 = 17,037.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,534.95x = 35,213.49 × 17,037.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,534.95x = 599,947,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,947,018.80/25,534.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,495.13

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