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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.46, 35,820.54 and 17,448.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.46, 35,820.54 and 17,448.63 is: 24,074.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.46 : 35,820.54 = 17,448.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.46/35,820.54 = 17,448.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.46x = 35,820.54 × 17,448.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.46x = 625,019,348.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,019,348.86/25,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,074.89

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