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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.61, 37,881.16 and 17,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.61, 37,881.16 and 17,881.20 is: 26,800.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.61 : 37,881.16 = 17,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.61/37,881.16 = 17,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.61x = 37,881.16 × 17,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.61x = 677,360,598.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,360,598.19/25,274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,800.04

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