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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,302.36, 37,916.63 and 17,902.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,302.36, 37,916.63 and 17,902.79 is: 26,828.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,302.36 : 37,916.63 = 17,902.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,302.36/37,916.63 = 17,902.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,302.36x = 37,916.63 × 17,902.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,302.36x = 678,813,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,813,185.30/25,302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,828.06

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