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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,208.49, 37,768.86 and 17,696.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,208.49, 37,768.86 and 17,696.10 is: 26,513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,208.49 : 37,768.86 = 17,696.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,208.49/37,768.86 = 17,696.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,208.49x = 37,768.86 × 17,696.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,208.49x = 668,361,523.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,361,523.45/25,208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,513.35

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