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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.74, 37,885.86 and 17,884.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.74, 37,885.86 and 17,884.33 is: 26,804.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.74 : 37,885.86 = 17,884.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.74/37,885.86 = 17,884.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.74x = 37,885.86 × 17,884.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.74x = 677,563,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,563,127.86/25,277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,804.74

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