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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.06, 37,750.52 and 17,775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.06, 37,750.52 and 17,775.26 is: 26,616.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.06 : 37,750.52 = 17,775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.06/37,750.52 = 17,775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.06x = 37,750.52 × 17,775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.06x = 671,025,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,025,308.14/25,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,616.31

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