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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.42, 37,885.38 and 17,884.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.42, 37,885.38 and 17,884.02 is: 26,804.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.42 : 37,885.38 = 17,884.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.42/37,885.38 = 17,884.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.42x = 37,885.38 × 17,884.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.42x = 677,542,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,542,893.63/25,277.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,804.27

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