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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,069.84, 37,611 and 17,688.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,069.84, 37,611 and 17,688.71 is: 26,537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,069.84 : 37,611 = 17,688.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,069.84/37,611 = 17,688.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,069.84x = 37,611 × 17,688.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,069.84x = 665,290,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,290,165.84/25,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,537.47

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