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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,014.88, 37,466.80 and 17,973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,014.88, 37,466.80 and 17,973.76 is: 26,920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,014.88 : 37,466.80 = 17,973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,014.88/37,466.80 = 17,973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,014.88x = 37,466.80 × 17,973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,014.88x = 673,419,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,419,271.17/25,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,920.75

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