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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,684.58, 35,442.08 and 17,625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,684.58, 35,442.08 and 17,625.14 is: 24,320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,684.58 : 35,442.08 = 17,625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,684.58/35,442.08 = 17,625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,684.58x = 35,442.08 × 17,625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,684.58x = 624,671,621.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,671,621.89/25,684.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,320.88

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