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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,108.93, 37,669.67 and 17,727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,108.93, 37,669.67 and 17,727.81 is: 26,596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,108.93 : 37,669.67 = 17,727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,108.93/37,669.67 = 17,727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,108.93x = 37,669.67 × 17,727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,108.93x = 667,800,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,800,752.52/25,108.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,596.15

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