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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,275.51, 37,924.61 and 17,862.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,275.51, 37,924.61 and 17,862.39 is: 26,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,275.51 : 37,924.61 = 17,862.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,275.51/37,924.61 = 17,862.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,275.51x = 37,924.61 × 17,862.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,275.51x = 677,424,085.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,424,085.11/25,275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,801.60

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