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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,269.48, 37,873.48 and 17,876.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,269.48, 37,873.48 and 17,876.07 is: 26,792.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,269.48 : 37,873.48 = 17,876.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,269.48/37,873.48 = 17,876.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,269.48x = 37,873.48 × 17,876.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,269.48x = 677,029,029.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,029,029.62/25,269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,792.36

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