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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,012.19, 37,476.75 and 17,601.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,012.19, 37,476.75 and 17,601.14 is: 26,372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,012.19 : 37,476.75 = 17,601.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,012.19/37,476.75 = 17,601.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,012.19x = 37,476.75 × 17,601.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,012.19x = 659,633,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,633,523.50/25,012.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,372.48

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