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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,194.62, 37,791.92 and 17,887.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,194.62, 37,791.92 and 17,887.30 is: 26,830.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,194.62 : 37,791.92 = 17,887.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,194.62/37,791.92 = 17,887.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,194.62x = 37,791.92 × 17,887.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,194.62x = 675,995,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,995,502.57/25,194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,830.95

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