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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,291.92, 37,906.80 and 17,898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,291.92, 37,906.80 and 17,898.48 is: 26,825.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,291.92 : 37,906.80 = 17,898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,291.92/37,906.80 = 17,898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,291.92x = 37,906.80 × 17,898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,291.92x = 678,474,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,474,101.66/25,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,825.73

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