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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,607.61, 35,318.03 and 17,648.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,607.61, 35,318.03 and 17,648.01 is: 24,340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,607.61 : 35,318.03 = 17,648.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,607.61/35,318.03 = 17,648.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,607.61x = 35,318.03 × 17,648.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,607.61x = 623,292,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,292,858.38/25,607.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,340.14

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