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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,086.96, 37,622.76 and 17,345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,086.96, 37,622.76 and 17,345.52 is: 26,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086.96 : 37,622.76 = 17,345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086.96/37,622.76 = 17,345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086.96x = 37,622.76 × 17,345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086.96x = 652,586,336.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,586,336.04/25,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,012.97

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