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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,119.73, 37,685.91 and 17,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,119.73, 37,685.91 and 17,738.60 is: 26,612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,119.73 : 37,685.91 = 17,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,119.73/37,685.91 = 17,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,119.73x = 37,685.91 × 17,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,119.73x = 668,495,283.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,495,283.13/25,119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,612.36

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