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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.16, 37,882.35 and 17,775.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.16, 37,882.35 and 17,775.86 is: 26,651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.16 : 37,882.35 = 17,775.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.16/37,882.35 = 17,775.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.16x = 37,882.35 × 17,775.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.16x = 673,391,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,391,160.66/25,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,651.90

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