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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.80, 37,900.20 and 17,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.80, 37,900.20 and 17,393.60 is: 26,090.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.80 : 37,900.20 = 17,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.80/37,900.20 = 17,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.80x = 37,900.20 × 17,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.80x = 659,220,918.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,220,918.72/25,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,090.40

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