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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,292.28, 37,907.70 and 17,898.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,292.28, 37,907.70 and 17,898.90 is: 26,826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,292.28 : 37,907.70 = 17,898.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,292.28/37,907.70 = 17,898.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,292.28x = 37,907.70 × 17,898.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,292.28x = 678,506,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,506,131.53/25,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,826.61

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