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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,079.42, 37,578.13 and 17,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,079.42, 37,578.13 and 17,670.96 is: 26,477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,079.42 : 37,578.13 = 17,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,079.42/37,578.13 = 17,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,079.42x = 37,578.13 × 17,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,079.42x = 664,041,587.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,041,587.93/25,079.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,477.55

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