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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,171.83, 37,763.82 and 17,790.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,171.83, 37,763.82 and 17,790.71 is: 26,690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,171.83 : 37,763.82 = 17,790.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,171.83/37,763.82 = 17,790.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,171.83x = 37,763.82 × 17,790.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,171.83x = 671,844,981.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,844,981.29/25,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,690.35

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