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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,203.24, 37,761.03 and 17,690.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,203.24, 37,761.03 and 17,690.85 is: 26,505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,203.24 : 37,761.03 = 17,690.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,203.24/37,761.03 = 17,690.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,203.24x = 37,761.03 × 17,690.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,203.24x = 668,024,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,024,717.58/25,203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,505.51

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