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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,609.11, 35,320.10 and 17,649.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,609.11, 35,320.10 and 17,649.51 is: 24,342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,609.11 : 35,320.10 = 17,649.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,609.11/35,320.10 = 17,649.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,609.11x = 35,320.10 × 17,649.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,609.11x = 623,382,369.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,382,369.90/25,609.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,342.21

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