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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,019.64, 37,487.81 and 17,608.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,019.64, 37,487.81 and 17,608.53 is: 26,383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,019.64 : 37,487.81 = 17,608.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,019.64/37,487.81 = 17,608.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,019.64x = 37,487.81 × 17,608.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,019.64x = 660,105,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,105,227.02/25,019.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,383.48

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