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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.64, 37,880.34 and 17,850.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.64, 37,880.34 and 17,850.16 is: 26,745.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.64 : 37,880.34 = 17,850.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.64/37,880.34 = 17,850.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.64x = 37,880.34 × 17,850.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.64x = 676,170,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,170,129.85/25,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,745.50

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