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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,071.66, 37,551.80 and 17,942.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,071.66, 37,551.80 and 17,942.62 is: 26,874.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,071.66 : 37,551.80 = 17,942.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,071.66/37,551.80 = 17,942.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,071.66x = 37,551.80 × 17,942.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,071.66x = 673,777,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,777,677.72/25,071.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.08

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