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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,184.68, 37,733.28 and 17,672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,184.68, 37,733.28 and 17,672.32 is: 26,477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,184.68 : 37,733.28 = 17,672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,184.68/37,733.28 = 17,672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,184.68x = 37,733.28 × 17,672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,184.68x = 666,834,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,834,598.81/25,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,477.79

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