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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.26, 35,278.32 and 17,499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.26, 35,278.32 and 17,499.42 is: 24,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.26 : 35,278.32 = 17,499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.26/35,278.32 = 17,499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.26x = 35,278.32 × 17,499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.26x = 617,350,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,350,138.57/25,552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.29

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