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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,292.44, 37,928.94 and 17,477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,292.44, 37,928.94 and 17,477.56 is: 26,209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,292.44 : 37,928.94 = 17,477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,292.44/37,928.94 = 17,477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,292.44x = 37,928.94 × 17,477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,292.44x = 662,905,324.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,905,324.59/25,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,209.62

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