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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,308.03, 37,920.53 and 17,876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,308.03, 37,920.53 and 17,876.16 is: 26,784.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,308.03 : 37,920.53 = 17,876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,308.03/37,920.53 = 17,876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,308.03x = 37,920.53 × 17,876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,308.03x = 677,873,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,873,535.97/25,308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,784.92

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