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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,083.93, 37,584.87 and 17,675.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,083.93, 37,584.87 and 17,675.46 is: 26,484.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,083.93 : 37,584.87 = 17,675.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,083.93/37,584.87 = 17,675.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,083.93x = 37,584.87 × 17,675.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,083.93x = 664,329,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,329,866.29/25,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,484.28

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