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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,296.85, 37,945.28 and 17,909.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,296.85, 37,945.28 and 17,909.65 is: 26,864.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,296.85 : 37,945.28 = 17,909.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,296.85/37,945.28 = 17,909.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,296.85x = 37,945.28 × 17,909.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,296.85x = 679,586,594.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,586,594.40/25,296.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,864.48

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