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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,306.36, 37,922.61 and 17,906.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,306.36, 37,922.61 and 17,906.80 is: 26,834.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,306.36 : 37,922.61 = 17,906.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,306.36/37,922.61 = 17,906.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,306.36x = 37,922.61 × 17,906.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,306.36x = 679,072,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,072,592.75/25,306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,834.07

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