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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,010.44, 37,474.12 and 17,599.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,010.44, 37,474.12 and 17,599.35 is: 26,369.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,010.44 : 37,474.12 = 17,599.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,010.44/37,474.12 = 17,599.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,010.44x = 37,474.12 × 17,599.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,010.44x = 659,520,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,520,153.82/25,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,369.79

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