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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,083.36, 37,637.40 and 17,735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,083.36, 37,637.40 and 17,735.04 is: 26,611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,083.36 : 37,637.40 = 17,735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,083.36/37,637.40 = 17,735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,083.36x = 37,637.40 × 17,735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,083.36x = 667,500,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,500,794.50/25,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,611.30

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