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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,269.74, 37,873.85 and 17,876.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,269.74, 37,873.85 and 17,876.33 is: 26,792.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,269.74 : 37,873.85 = 17,876.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,269.74/37,873.85 = 17,876.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,269.74x = 37,873.85 × 17,876.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,269.74x = 677,045,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,045,251.60/25,269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,792.73

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