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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.97, 37,507.58 and 17,125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.97, 37,507.58 and 17,125.72 is: 25,650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.97 : 37,507.58 = 17,125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.97/37,507.58 = 17,125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.97x = 37,507.58 × 17,125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.97x = 642,344,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,344,312.96/25,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,650.72

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