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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.47, 37,731.86 and 17,769.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.47, 37,731.86 and 17,769.35 is: 26,658.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.47 : 37,731.86 = 17,769.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.47/37,731.86 = 17,769.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.47x = 37,731.86 × 17,769.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.47x = 670,470,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,470,348.98/25,150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,658.36

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