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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,091.94, 37,644.09 and 17,710.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,091.94, 37,644.09 and 17,710.82 is: 26,570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,091.94 : 37,644.09 = 17,710.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,091.94/37,644.09 = 17,710.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,091.94x = 37,644.09 × 17,710.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,091.94x = 666,707,513.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,707,513.83/25,091.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,570.58

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