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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,114.20, 37,677.51 and 17,733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,114.20, 37,677.51 and 17,733.12 is: 26,604.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,114.20 : 37,677.51 = 17,733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,114.20/37,677.51 = 17,733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,114.20x = 37,677.51 × 17,733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,114.20x = 668,139,806.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,139,806.13/25,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.06

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