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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.61, 37,879.66 and 17,880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.61, 37,879.66 and 17,880.20 is: 26,798.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.61 : 37,879.66 = 17,880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.61/37,879.66 = 17,880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.61x = 37,879.66 × 17,880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.61x = 677,295,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,295,896.73/25,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,798.54

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