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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,291.20, 37,893.60 and 17,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,291.20, 37,893.60 and 17,881.44 is: 26,791.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,291.20 : 37,893.60 = 17,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,291.20/37,893.60 = 17,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,291.20x = 37,893.60 × 17,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,291.20x = 677,592,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,592,134.78/25,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,791.62

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