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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,112.57, 37,675.18 and 17,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,112.57, 37,675.18 and 17,731.44 is: 26,601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,112.57 : 37,675.18 = 17,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,112.57/37,675.18 = 17,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,112.57x = 37,675.18 × 17,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,112.57x = 668,035,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,035,116.08/25,112.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,601.63

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