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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,107.93, 37,668.17 and 17,726.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,107.93, 37,668.17 and 17,726.81 is: 26,594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,107.93 : 37,668.17 = 17,726.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,107.93/37,668.17 = 17,726.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,107.93x = 37,668.17 × 17,726.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,107.93x = 667,736,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,736,348.61/25,107.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,594.64

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