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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,732.40, 35,462.39 and 17,668.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,732.40, 35,462.39 and 17,668.51 is: 24,349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,732.40 : 35,462.39 = 17,668.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,732.40/35,462.39 = 17,668.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,732.40x = 35,462.39 × 17,668.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,732.40x = 626,567,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,567,547.85/25,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,349.37

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