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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,239.55, 37,855.19 and 17,821.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,239.55, 37,855.19 and 17,821.52 is: 26,729.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,239.55 : 37,855.19 = 17,821.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,239.55/37,855.19 = 17,821.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,239.55x = 37,855.19 × 17,821.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,239.55x = 674,637,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,637,025.69/25,239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,729.36

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