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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,019.43, 37,487.49 and 17,608.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,019.43, 37,487.49 and 17,608.34 is: 26,383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,019.43 : 37,487.49 = 17,608.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,019.43/37,487.49 = 17,608.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,019.43x = 37,487.49 × 17,608.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,019.43x = 660,092,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,092,469.67/25,019.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,383.19

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