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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.23, 37,874.60 and 17,876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.23, 37,874.60 and 17,876.82 is: 26,793.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.23 : 37,874.60 = 17,876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.23/37,874.60 = 17,876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.23x = 37,874.60 × 17,876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.23x = 677,077,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,077,406.77/25,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,793.48

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