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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,309.03, 37,922.03 and 17,877.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,309.03, 37,922.03 and 17,877.16 is: 26,786.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,309.03 : 37,922.03 = 17,877.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,309.03/37,922.03 = 17,877.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,309.03x = 37,922.03 × 17,877.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,309.03x = 677,938,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,938,197.83/25,309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,786.42

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