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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.97, 37,732.60 and 17,769.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.97, 37,732.60 and 17,769.85 is: 26,659.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.97 : 37,732.60 = 17,769.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.97/37,732.60 = 17,769.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.97x = 37,732.60 × 17,769.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.97x = 670,502,642.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,502,642.11/25,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,659.12

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