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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,137.80, 37,749.90 and 17,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,137.80, 37,749.90 and 17,793.80 is: 26,721.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,137.80 : 37,749.90 = 17,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,137.80/37,749.90 = 17,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,137.80x = 37,749.90 × 17,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,137.80x = 671,714,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,714,170.62/25,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,721.28

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