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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,257.20, 37,842.66 and 17,847.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,257.20, 37,842.66 and 17,847.32 is: 26,740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,257.20 : 37,842.66 = 17,847.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,257.20/37,842.66 = 17,847.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,257.20x = 37,842.66 × 17,847.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,257.20x = 675,390,062.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,390,062.67/25,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,740.50

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