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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,130.70, 37,702.26 and 17,749.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,130.70, 37,702.26 and 17,749.62 is: 26,628.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,130.70 : 37,702.26 = 17,749.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,130.70/37,702.26 = 17,749.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,130.70x = 37,702.26 × 17,749.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,130.70x = 669,200,788.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,200,788.14/25,130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,628.82

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