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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,201.74, 37,758.78 and 17,689.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,201.74, 37,758.78 and 17,689.35 is: 26,503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,201.74 : 37,758.78 = 17,689.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,201.74/37,758.78 = 17,689.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,201.74x = 37,758.78 × 17,689.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,201.74x = 667,928,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,928,274.99/25,201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,503.26

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