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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,881.80, 25,051.80 and 17,881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,881.80, 25,051.80 and 17,881.80 is: 25,051.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,881.80 : 25,051.80 = 17,881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,881.80/25,051.80 = 17,881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,881.80x = 25,051.80 × 17,881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,881.80x = 447,971,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,971,277.24/17,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,051.80

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