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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,095.70, 37,649.76 and 17,714.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,095.70, 37,649.76 and 17,714.62 is: 26,576.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,095.70 : 37,649.76 = 17,714.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,095.70/37,649.76 = 17,714.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,095.70x = 37,649.76 × 17,714.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,095.70x = 666,951,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,951,191.49/25,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,576.31

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