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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,305.30, 37,927.17 and 17,911.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,305.30, 37,927.17 and 17,911.89 is: 26,846.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,305.30 : 37,927.17 = 17,911.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,305.30/37,927.17 = 17,911.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,305.30x = 37,927.17 × 17,911.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,305.30x = 679,347,297.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,347,297.05/25,305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,846.05

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