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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,086.77, 37,636.44 and 17,705.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,086.77, 37,636.44 and 17,705.64 is: 26,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086.77 : 37,636.44 = 17,705.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086.77/37,636.44 = 17,705.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086.77x = 37,636.44 × 17,705.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086.77x = 666,377,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,377,332.26/25,086.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,562.90

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