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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,091.25, 37,643.21 and 17,710.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,091.25, 37,643.21 and 17,710.13 is: 26,569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,091.25 : 37,643.21 = 17,710.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,091.25/37,643.21 = 17,710.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,091.25x = 37,643.21 × 17,710.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,091.25x = 666,666,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,666,142.72/25,091.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,569.67

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