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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.03, 37,542.02 and 17,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.03, 37,542.02 and 17,671.52 is: 26,507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.03 : 37,542.02 = 17,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.03/37,542.02 = 17,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.03x = 37,542.02 × 17,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.03x = 663,424,281.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,424,281.20/25,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,507.26

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