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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,313.36, 37,933.12 and 17,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,313.36, 37,933.12 and 17,913.80 is: 26,844.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,313.36 : 37,933.12 = 17,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,313.36/37,933.12 = 17,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,313.36x = 37,933.12 × 17,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,313.36x = 679,526,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,526,325.06/25,313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,844.57

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