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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.94, 37,470.38 and 17,596.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.94, 37,470.38 and 17,596.85 is: 26,366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.94 : 37,470.38 = 17,596.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.94/37,470.38 = 17,596.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.94x = 37,470.38 × 17,596.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.94x = 659,360,380.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,360,380.97/25,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,366.04

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