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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.20, 37,627.20 and 17,680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.20, 37,627.20 and 17,680.32 is: 26,505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.20 : 37,627.20 = 17,680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.20/37,627.20 = 17,680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.20x = 37,627.20 × 17,680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.20x = 665,260,936.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,260,936.70/25,099.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,505.26

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