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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,178.76, 37,687.29 and 16,725.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,178.76, 37,687.29 and 16,725.77 is: 25,034.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,178.76 : 37,687.29 = 16,725.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,178.76/37,687.29 = 16,725.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,178.76x = 37,687.29 × 16,725.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,178.76x = 630,348,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,348,928.72/25,178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,034.95

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