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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,275.49, 37,882.49 and 17,882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,275.49, 37,882.49 and 17,882.08 is: 26,801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,275.49 : 37,882.49 = 17,882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,275.49/37,882.49 = 17,882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,275.49x = 37,882.49 × 17,882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,275.49x = 677,417,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,417,532.66/25,275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,801.36

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