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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,018.64, 37,486.31 and 17,607.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,018.64, 37,486.31 and 17,607.53 is: 26,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,018.64 : 37,486.31 = 17,607.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,018.64/37,486.31 = 17,607.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,018.64x = 37,486.31 × 17,607.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,018.64x = 660,041,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,041,327.91/25,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,381.98

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