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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,136.73, 37,711.44 and 17,755.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,136.73, 37,711.44 and 17,755.65 is: 26,637.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,136.73 : 37,711.44 = 17,755.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,136.73/37,711.44 = 17,755.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,136.73x = 37,711.44 × 17,755.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,136.73x = 669,591,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,591,129.64/25,136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,637.96

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