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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,013.88, 37,465.30 and 17,972.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,013.88, 37,465.30 and 17,972.76 is: 26,919.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,013.88 : 37,465.30 = 17,972.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,013.88/37,465.30 = 17,972.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,013.88x = 37,465.30 × 17,972.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,013.88x = 673,354,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,354,845.23/25,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,919.25

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