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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,078.97, 37,624.73 and 17,697.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,078.97, 37,624.73 and 17,697.84 is: 26,551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,078.97 : 37,624.73 = 17,697.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,078.97/37,624.73 = 17,697.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,078.97x = 37,624.73 × 17,697.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,078.97x = 665,876,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,876,451.58/25,078.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,551.19

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