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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.41, 37,607.37 and 17,715.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.41, 37,607.37 and 17,715.09 is: 26,581.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.41 : 37,607.37 = 17,715.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.41/37,607.37 = 17,715.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.41x = 37,607.37 × 17,715.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.41x = 666,217,944.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,217,944.21/25,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,581.30

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