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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,200.08, 37,756.92 and 17,791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,200.08, 37,756.92 and 17,791.28 is: 26,656.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,200.08 : 37,756.92 = 17,791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,200.08/37,756.92 = 17,791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,200.08x = 37,756.92 × 17,791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,200.08x = 671,743,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,743,935.66/25,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,656.42

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