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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,090.41, 37,589.09 and 17,959.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,090.41, 37,589.09 and 17,959.93 is: 26,906.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,090.41 : 37,589.09 = 17,959.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,090.41/37,589.09 = 17,959.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,090.41x = 37,589.09 × 17,959.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,090.41x = 675,097,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,097,291.90/25,090.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,906.59

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