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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.73, 37,472.95 and 17,598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.73, 37,472.95 and 17,598.62 is: 26,368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.73 : 37,472.95 = 17,598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.73/37,472.95 = 17,598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.73x = 37,472.95 × 17,598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.73x = 659,472,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,472,252.75/25,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,368.62

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