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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,190.46, 37,795.98 and 17,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,190.46, 37,795.98 and 17,778.96 is: 26,675.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,190.46 : 37,795.98 = 17,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,190.46/37,795.98 = 17,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,190.46x = 37,795.98 × 17,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,190.46x = 671,973,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,973,216.58/25,190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,675.70

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