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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,107.68, 37,667.80 and 17,726.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,107.68, 37,667.80 and 17,726.56 is: 26,594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,107.68 : 37,667.80 = 17,726.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,107.68/37,667.80 = 17,726.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,107.68x = 37,667.80 × 17,726.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,107.68x = 667,720,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,720,516.77/25,107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,594.27

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