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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,121.70, 37,688.76 and 17,740.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,121.70, 37,688.76 and 17,740.62 is: 26,615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,121.70 : 37,688.76 = 17,740.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,121.70/37,688.76 = 17,740.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,121.70x = 37,688.76 × 17,740.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,121.70x = 668,621,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,621,969.43/25,121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,615.32

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