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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,091.66, 37,643.82 and 17,710.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,091.66, 37,643.82 and 17,710.53 is: 26,570.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,091.66 : 37,643.82 = 17,710.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,091.66/37,643.82 = 17,710.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,091.66x = 37,643.82 × 17,710.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,091.66x = 666,692,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,692,003.42/25,091.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,570.27

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