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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,269.57, 37,925.01 and 17,881.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,269.57, 37,925.01 and 17,881.16 is: 26,836.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,269.57 : 37,925.01 = 17,881.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,269.57/37,925.01 = 17,881.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,269.57x = 37,925.01 × 17,881.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,269.57x = 678,142,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,142,982.19/25,269.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,836.35

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