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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,275.58, 37,934.02 and 17,887.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,275.58, 37,934.02 and 17,887.16 is: 26,845.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,275.58 : 37,934.02 = 17,887.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,275.58/37,934.02 = 17,887.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,275.58x = 37,934.02 × 17,887.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,275.58x = 678,531,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,531,885.18/25,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,845.35

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