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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,292.92, 37,908.30 and 17,899.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,292.92, 37,908.30 and 17,899.48 is: 26,827.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,292.92 : 37,908.30 = 17,899.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,292.92/37,908.30 = 17,899.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,292.92x = 37,908.30 × 17,899.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,292.92x = 678,538,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,538,857.68/25,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,827.23

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