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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,108.80, 37,706.40 and 17,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,108.80, 37,706.40 and 17,764.80 is: 26,677.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,108.80 : 37,706.40 = 17,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,108.80/37,706.40 = 17,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,108.80x = 37,706.40 × 17,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,108.80x = 669,846,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,846,654.72/25,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,677.76

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