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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,235.23, 37,811.12 and 17,826.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,235.23, 37,811.12 and 17,826.97 is: 26,710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,235.23 : 37,811.12 = 17,826.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,235.23/37,811.12 = 17,826.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,235.23x = 37,811.12 × 17,826.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,235.23x = 674,057,512.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,057,512.85/25,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,710.98

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