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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,164.19, 37,758.58 and 17,815.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,164.19, 37,758.58 and 17,815.87 is: 26,732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,164.19 : 37,758.58 = 17,815.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,164.19/37,758.58 = 17,815.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,164.19x = 37,758.58 × 17,815.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,164.19x = 672,701,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,701,902.81/25,164.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,732.51

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