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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,086.68, 37,636.29 and 17,705.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,086.68, 37,636.29 and 17,705.55 is: 26,562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086.68 : 37,636.29 = 17,705.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086.68/37,636.29 = 17,705.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086.68x = 37,636.29 × 17,705.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086.68x = 666,371,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,371,125.88/25,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,562.75

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