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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,236.89, 37,812.28 and 17,827.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,236.89, 37,812.28 and 17,827.09 is: 26,710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,236.89 : 37,812.28 = 17,827.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,236.89/37,812.28 = 17,827.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,236.89x = 37,812.28 × 17,827.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,236.89x = 674,082,918.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,082,918.67/25,236.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,710.22

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