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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,280.64, 37,878.84 and 17,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,280.64, 37,878.84 and 17,849.16 is: 26,744.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,280.64 : 37,878.84 = 17,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,280.64/37,878.84 = 17,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,280.64x = 37,878.84 × 17,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,280.64x = 676,105,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,105,475.77/25,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.00

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