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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.37, 35,247.42 and 17,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.37, 35,247.42 and 17,056.44 is: 23,529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.37 : 35,247.42 = 17,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.37/35,247.42 = 17,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.37x = 35,247.42 × 17,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.37x = 601,195,504.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,195,504.38/25,550.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,529.82

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