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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,015.68, 37,481.87 and 17,604.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,015.68, 37,481.87 and 17,604.59 is: 26,377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,015.68 : 37,481.87 = 17,604.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,015.68/37,481.87 = 17,604.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,015.68x = 37,481.87 × 17,604.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,015.68x = 659,852,810.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,852,810.39/25,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,377.57

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