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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,262.64, 37,900.08 and 17,881.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,262.64, 37,900.08 and 17,881.56 is: 26,826.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,262.64 : 37,900.08 = 17,881.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,262.64/37,900.08 = 17,881.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,262.64x = 37,900.08 × 17,881.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,262.64x = 677,712,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,712,554.52/25,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,826.67

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