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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,095.34, 37,649.34 and 17,714.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,095.34, 37,649.34 and 17,714.22 is: 26,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,095.34 : 37,649.34 = 17,714.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,095.34/37,649.34 = 17,714.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,095.34x = 37,649.34 × 17,714.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,095.34x = 666,928,691.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,928,691.61/25,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,575.80

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