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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,092.34, 37,644.84 and 17,711.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,092.34, 37,644.84 and 17,711.22 is: 26,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,092.34 : 37,644.84 = 17,711.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,092.34/37,644.84 = 17,711.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,092.34x = 37,644.84 × 17,711.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,092.34x = 666,736,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,736,043.10/25,092.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,571.30

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