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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.48, 37,711.98 and 17,754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.48, 37,711.98 and 17,754.84 is: 26,610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.48 : 37,711.98 = 17,754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.48/37,711.98 = 17,754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.48x = 37,711.98 × 17,754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.48x = 669,570,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,570,170.98/25,161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,610.92

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