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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.48, 37,885.48 and 17,884.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.48, 37,885.48 and 17,884.08 is: 26,804.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.48 : 37,885.48 = 17,884.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.48/37,885.48 = 17,884.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.48x = 37,885.48 × 17,884.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.48x = 677,546,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,546,955.16/25,277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,804.37

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