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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.44, 37,472.63 and 17,598.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.44, 37,472.63 and 17,598.35 is: 26,368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.44 : 37,472.63 = 17,598.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.44/37,472.63 = 17,598.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.44x = 37,472.63 × 17,598.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.44x = 659,456,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,456,182.81/25,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,368.29

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