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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,166.48, 37,719.48 and 17,759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,166.48, 37,719.48 and 17,759.84 is: 26,618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,166.48 : 37,719.48 = 17,759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,166.48/37,719.48 = 17,759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,166.48x = 37,719.48 × 17,759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,166.48x = 669,891,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,891,929.68/25,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,618.42

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