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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,011.99, 37,449.90 and 17,605.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,011.99, 37,449.90 and 17,605.35 is: 26,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,011.99 : 37,449.90 = 17,605.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,011.99/37,449.90 = 17,605.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,011.99x = 37,449.90 × 17,605.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,011.99x = 659,318,596.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,318,596.97/25,011.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,360.10

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