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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,152.39, 37,734.66 and 17,771.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,152.39, 37,734.66 and 17,771.22 is: 26,661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,152.39 : 37,734.66 = 17,771.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,152.39/37,734.66 = 17,771.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,152.39x = 37,734.66 × 17,771.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,152.39x = 670,590,944.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,590,944.49/25,152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.12

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