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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,153.89, 37,736.91 and 17,772.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,153.89, 37,736.91 and 17,772.72 is: 26,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,153.89 : 37,736.91 = 17,772.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,153.89/37,736.91 = 17,772.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,153.89x = 37,736.91 × 17,772.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,153.89x = 670,687,535.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,687,535.10/25,153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.37

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