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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.72, 37,808.88 and 17,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.72, 37,808.88 and 17,849.40 is: 26,782.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.72 : 37,808.88 = 17,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.72/37,808.88 = 17,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.72x = 37,808.88 × 17,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.72x = 674,865,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,865,822.67/25,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,782.81

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