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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,230.60, 37,845.90 and 17,357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,230.60, 37,845.90 and 17,357.40 is: 26,036.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,230.60 : 37,845.90 = 17,357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,230.60/37,845.90 = 17,357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,230.60x = 37,845.90 × 17,357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,230.60x = 656,906,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,906,424.66/25,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,036.10

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