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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,095.96, 37,656.36 and 17,747.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,095.96, 37,656.36 and 17,747.64 is: 26,630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,095.96 : 37,656.36 = 17,747.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,095.96/37,656.36 = 17,747.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,095.96x = 37,656.36 × 17,747.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,095.96x = 668,311,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,311,520.99/25,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,630.24

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