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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,015.64, 37,481.80 and 17,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,015.64, 37,481.80 and 17,604.54 is: 26,377.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,015.64 : 37,481.80 = 17,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,015.64/37,481.80 = 17,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,015.64x = 37,481.80 × 17,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,015.64x = 659,849,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,849,847.37/25,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,377.49

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