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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,011.99, 37,476.42 and 17,600.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,011.99, 37,476.42 and 17,600.88 is: 26,372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,011.99 : 37,476.42 = 17,600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,011.99/37,476.42 = 17,600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,011.99x = 37,476.42 × 17,600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,011.99x = 659,617,971.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,617,971.25/25,011.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,372.07

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