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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,289.28, 37,903.20 and 17,895.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,289.28, 37,903.20 and 17,895.90 is: 26,822.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,289.28 : 37,903.20 = 17,895.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,289.28/37,903.20 = 17,895.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,289.28x = 37,903.20 × 17,895.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,289.28x = 678,311,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,311,876.88/25,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,822.11

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