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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,312.45, 37,947.07 and 17,893.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,312.45, 37,947.07 and 17,893.57 is: 26,825.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,312.45 : 37,947.07 = 17,893.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,312.45/37,947.07 = 17,893.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,312.45x = 37,947.07 × 17,893.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,312.45x = 679,008,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,008,553.34/25,312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,825.08

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