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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,113.68, 37,676.82 and 17,732.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,113.68, 37,676.82 and 17,732.54 is: 26,603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,113.68 : 37,676.82 = 17,732.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,113.68/37,676.82 = 17,732.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,113.68x = 37,676.82 × 17,732.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,113.68x = 668,105,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,105,717.72/25,113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,603.26

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