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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,082.43, 37,582.62 and 17,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,082.43, 37,582.62 and 17,673.96 is: 26,482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,082.43 : 37,582.62 = 17,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,082.43/37,582.62 = 17,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,082.43x = 37,582.62 × 17,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,082.43x = 664,233,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,233,722.58/25,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,482.03

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