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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,261.83, 37,892.74 and 17,340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,261.83, 37,892.74 and 17,340.32 is: 26,010.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,261.83 : 37,892.74 = 17,340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,261.83/37,892.74 = 17,340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,261.83x = 37,892.74 × 17,340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,261.83x = 657,072,237.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,072,237.28/25,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.48

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