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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,010.39, 37,473.94 and 17,599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,010.39, 37,473.94 and 17,599.28 is: 26,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,010.39 : 37,473.94 = 17,599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,010.39/37,473.94 = 17,599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,010.39x = 37,473.94 × 17,599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,010.39x = 659,514,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,514,131.40/25,010.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,369.60

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