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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,107.36, 37,673.40 and 17,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,107.36, 37,673.40 and 17,759.04 is: 26,647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,107.36 : 37,673.40 = 17,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,107.36/37,673.40 = 17,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,107.36x = 37,673.40 × 17,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,107.36x = 669,043,417.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,043,417.54/25,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,647.30

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