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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,132.70, 37,705.26 and 17,751.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,132.70, 37,705.26 and 17,751.62 is: 26,631.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,132.70 : 37,705.26 = 17,751.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,132.70/37,705.26 = 17,751.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,132.70x = 37,705.26 × 17,751.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,132.70x = 669,329,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,329,447.52/25,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,631.82

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