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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,106.60, 37,666.11 and 17,725.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,106.60, 37,666.11 and 17,725.34 is: 26,592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,106.60 : 37,666.11 = 17,725.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,106.60/37,666.11 = 17,725.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,106.60x = 37,666.11 × 17,725.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,106.60x = 667,644,606.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,644,606.23/25,106.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,592.39

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