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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,087.46, 37,623.51 and 17,346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,087.46, 37,623.51 and 17,346.02 is: 26,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,087.46 : 37,623.51 = 17,346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,087.46/37,623.51 = 17,346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,087.46x = 37,623.51 × 17,346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,087.46x = 652,618,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,618,156.93/25,087.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.72

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