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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,068.42, 37,614.88 and 17,720.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,068.42, 37,614.88 and 17,720.10 is: 26,588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068.42 : 37,614.88 = 17,720.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068.42/37,614.88 = 17,720.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068.42x = 37,614.88 × 17,720.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068.42x = 666,539,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,539,435.09/25,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,588.81

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