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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,162.38, 37,744.72 and 17,799.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,162.38, 37,744.72 and 17,799.75 is: 26,700.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,162.38 : 37,744.72 = 17,799.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,162.38/37,744.72 = 17,799.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,162.38x = 37,744.72 × 17,799.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,162.38x = 671,846,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,846,535.32/25,162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,700.44

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