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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,096.39, 37,656.87 and 17,748.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,096.39, 37,656.87 and 17,748.07 is: 26,630.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,096.39 : 37,656.87 = 17,748.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,096.39/37,656.87 = 17,748.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,096.39x = 37,656.87 × 17,748.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,096.39x = 668,336,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,336,764.74/25,096.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,630.79

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