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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.42, 37,883.88 and 17,883.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.42, 37,883.88 and 17,883.01 is: 26,802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.42 : 37,883.88 = 17,883.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.42/37,883.88 = 17,883.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.42x = 37,883.88 × 17,883.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.42x = 677,477,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,477,804.88/25,276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,802.76

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