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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,092.66, 37,645.32 and 17,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,092.66, 37,645.32 and 17,711.53 is: 26,571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,092.66 : 37,645.32 = 17,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,092.66/37,645.32 = 17,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,092.66x = 37,645.32 × 17,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,092.66x = 666,756,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,756,214.54/25,092.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,571.76

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