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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,010.24, 37,473.70 and 17,599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,010.24, 37,473.70 and 17,599.12 is: 26,369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,010.24 : 37,473.70 = 17,599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,010.24/37,473.70 = 17,599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,010.24x = 37,473.70 × 17,599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,010.24x = 659,504,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,504,143.14/25,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,369.37

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