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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,106.58, 37,616.67 and 17,697.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,106.58, 37,616.67 and 17,697.78 is: 26,516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,106.58 : 37,616.67 = 17,697.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,106.58/37,616.67 = 17,697.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,106.58x = 37,616.67 × 17,697.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,106.58x = 665,731,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,731,549.99/25,106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,516.22

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