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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,010.19, 37,473.75 and 17,599.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,010.19, 37,473.75 and 17,599.14 is: 26,369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,010.19 : 37,473.75 = 17,599.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,010.19/37,473.75 = 17,599.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,010.19x = 37,473.75 × 17,599.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,010.19x = 659,505,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,505,772.58/25,010.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,369.48

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