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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,072.35, 37,614.75 and 17,691.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,072.35, 37,614.75 and 17,691.22 is: 26,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,072.35 : 37,614.75 = 17,691.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,072.35/37,614.75 = 17,691.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,072.35x = 37,614.75 × 17,691.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,072.35x = 665,450,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,450,817.50/25,072.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.22

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