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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.05, 37,921.77 and 17,894.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.05, 37,921.77 and 17,894.79 is: 26,847.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.05 : 37,921.77 = 17,894.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.05/37,921.77 = 17,894.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.05x = 37,921.77 × 17,894.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.05x = 678,602,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,602,110.58/25,276.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,847.63

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