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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,026.53, 37,539.77 and 17,670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,026.53, 37,539.77 and 17,670.02 is: 26,505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,026.53 : 37,539.77 = 17,670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,026.53/37,539.77 = 17,670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,026.53x = 37,539.77 × 17,670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,026.53x = 663,328,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,328,210.65/25,026.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,505.01

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