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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,269.58, 37,873.63 and 17,876.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,269.58, 37,873.63 and 17,876.17 is: 26,792.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,269.58 : 37,873.63 = 17,876.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,269.58/37,873.63 = 17,876.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,269.58x = 37,873.63 × 17,876.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,269.58x = 677,035,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,035,574.33/25,269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,792.51

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