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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.61, 37,884.17 and 17,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.61, 37,884.17 and 17,883.20 is: 26,803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.61 : 37,884.17 = 17,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.61/37,884.17 = 17,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.61x = 37,884.17 × 17,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.61x = 677,490,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,490,328.36/25,276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,803.05

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