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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,183.92, 37,732.13 and 17,671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,183.92, 37,732.13 and 17,671.58 is: 26,476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,183.92 : 37,732.13 = 17,671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,183.92/37,732.13 = 17,671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,183.92x = 37,732.13 × 17,671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,183.92x = 666,786,353.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,786,353.87/25,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,476.67

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