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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,101.02, 37,657.87 and 17,719.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,101.02, 37,657.87 and 17,719.90 is: 26,584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,101.02 : 37,657.87 = 17,719.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,101.02/37,657.87 = 17,719.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,101.02x = 37,657.87 × 17,719.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,101.02x = 667,293,552.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,293,552.17/25,101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,584.32

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