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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,023.01, 37,534.52 and 17,666.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,023.01, 37,534.52 and 17,666.49 is: 26,499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,023.01 : 37,534.52 = 17,666.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,023.01/37,534.52 = 17,666.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,023.01x = 37,534.52 × 17,666.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,023.01x = 663,103,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,103,222.23/25,023.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,499.74

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