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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,091.85, 37,644.11 and 17,710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,091.85, 37,644.11 and 17,710.73 is: 26,570.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,091.85 : 37,644.11 = 17,710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,091.85/37,644.11 = 17,710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,091.85x = 37,644.11 × 17,710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,091.85x = 666,704,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,704,391.53/25,091.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,570.56

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