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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,017.43, 37,484.49 and 17,606.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,017.43, 37,484.49 and 17,606.34 is: 26,380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,017.43 : 37,484.49 = 17,606.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,017.43/37,484.49 = 17,606.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,017.43x = 37,484.49 × 17,606.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,017.43x = 659,964,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,964,488.24/25,017.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,380.19

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