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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,293.92, 37,909.80 and 17,900.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,293.92, 37,909.80 and 17,900.48 is: 26,828.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,293.92 : 37,909.80 = 17,900.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,293.92/37,909.80 = 17,900.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,293.92x = 37,909.80 × 17,900.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,293.92x = 678,603,616.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,603,616.70/25,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,828.72

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