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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.48, 37,987.50 and 17,443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.48, 37,987.50 and 17,443.88 is: 26,140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.48 : 37,987.50 = 17,443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.48/37,987.50 = 17,443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.48x = 37,987.50 × 17,443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.48x = 662,649,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,649,391.50/25,349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,140.55

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