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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,080.93, 37,580.37 and 17,672.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,080.93, 37,580.37 and 17,672.46 is: 26,479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,080.93 : 37,580.37 = 17,672.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,080.93/37,580.37 = 17,672.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,080.93x = 37,580.37 × 17,672.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,080.93x = 664,137,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,137,585.61/25,080.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,479.78

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