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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,247.12, 37,886.52 and 17,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,247.12, 37,886.52 and 17,441.36 is: 26,172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,247.12 : 37,886.52 = 17,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,247.12/37,886.52 = 17,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,247.12x = 37,886.52 × 17,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,247.12x = 660,792,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,792,434.47/25,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,172.98

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