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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,308.36, 37,925.61 and 17,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,308.36, 37,925.61 and 17,908.80 is: 26,837.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,308.36 : 37,925.61 = 17,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,308.36/37,925.61 = 17,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,308.36x = 37,925.61 × 17,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,308.36x = 679,202,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,202,164.37/25,308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,837.07

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