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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,095.36, 37,655.40 and 17,747.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,095.36, 37,655.40 and 17,747.04 is: 26,629.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,095.36 : 37,655.40 = 17,747.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,095.36/37,655.40 = 17,747.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,095.36x = 37,655.40 × 17,747.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,095.36x = 668,271,890.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,271,890.02/25,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,629.30

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