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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,072.83, 37,615.50 and 17,691.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,072.83, 37,615.50 and 17,691.72 is: 26,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,072.83 : 37,615.50 = 17,691.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,072.83/37,615.50 = 17,691.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,072.83x = 37,615.50 × 17,691.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,072.83x = 665,482,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,482,893.66/25,072.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.99

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