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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,125.20, 37,726.20 and 17,368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,125.20, 37,726.20 and 17,368.40 is: 26,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,125.20 : 37,726.20 = 17,368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,125.20/37,726.20 = 17,368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,125.20x = 37,726.20 × 17,368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,125.20x = 655,243,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,243,732.08/25,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.14

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