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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,094.85, 37,648.62 and 17,713.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,094.85, 37,648.62 and 17,713.74 is: 26,575.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,094.85 : 37,648.62 = 17,713.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,094.85/37,648.62 = 17,713.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,094.85x = 37,648.62 × 17,713.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,094.85x = 666,897,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,897,866.04/25,094.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,575.09

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