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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,240.52, 37,944.66 and 17,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,240.52, 37,944.66 and 17,897.60 is: 26,905.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,240.52 : 37,944.66 = 17,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,240.52/37,944.66 = 17,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,240.52x = 37,944.66 × 17,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,240.52x = 679,118,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,118,346.82/25,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,905.88

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