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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,086.30, 37,672.65 and 17,742.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,086.30, 37,672.65 and 17,742.30 is: 26,644.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086.30 : 37,672.65 = 17,742.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086.30/37,672.65 = 17,742.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086.30x = 37,672.65 × 17,742.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086.30x = 668,399,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,399,458.10/25,086.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,644.00

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