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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,014, 37,479.42 and 17,602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,014, 37,479.42 and 17,602.88 is: 26,375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,014 : 37,479.42 = 17,602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,014/37,479.42 = 17,602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,014x = 37,479.42 × 17,602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,014x = 659,745,732.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,745,732.73/25,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,375.06

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