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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.90, 37,999.73 and 17,503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.90, 37,999.73 and 17,503.70 is: 26,210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.90 : 37,999.73 = 17,503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.90/37,999.73 = 17,503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.90x = 37,999.73 × 17,503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.90x = 665,135,727.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,135,727.76/25,376.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,210.29

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