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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,122.68, 37,690.32 and 17,741.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,122.68, 37,690.32 and 17,741.58 is: 26,616.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,122.68 : 37,690.32 = 17,741.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,122.68/37,690.32 = 17,741.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,122.68x = 37,690.32 × 17,741.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,122.68x = 668,685,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,685,827.51/25,122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,616.82

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