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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,208.06, 37,746.03 and 17,772.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,208.06, 37,746.03 and 17,772.26 is: 26,611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,208.06 : 37,746.03 = 17,772.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,208.06/37,746.03 = 17,772.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,208.06x = 37,746.03 × 17,772.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,208.06x = 670,832,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,832,259.13/25,208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,611.82

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