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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,165.48, 37,717.98 and 17,758.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,165.48, 37,717.98 and 17,758.84 is: 26,616.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,165.48 : 37,717.98 = 17,758.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,165.48/37,717.98 = 17,758.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,165.48x = 37,717.98 × 17,758.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,165.48x = 669,827,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,827,571.94/25,165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,616.92

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