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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,092.78, 37,645.50 and 17,711.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,092.78, 37,645.50 and 17,711.67 is: 26,571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,092.78 : 37,645.50 = 17,711.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,092.78/37,645.50 = 17,711.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,092.78x = 37,645.50 × 17,711.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,092.78x = 666,764,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,764,672.99/25,092.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,571.97

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