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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,114.68, 37,678.32 and 17,733.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,114.68, 37,678.32 and 17,733.56 is: 26,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,114.68 : 37,678.32 = 17,733.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,114.68/37,678.32 = 17,733.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,114.68x = 37,678.32 × 17,733.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,114.68x = 668,170,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,170,560.03/25,114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.78

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