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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,313.46, 37,948.56 and 17,894.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,313.46, 37,948.56 and 17,894.58 is: 26,826.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,313.46 : 37,948.56 = 17,894.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,313.46/37,948.56 = 17,894.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,313.46x = 37,948.56 × 17,894.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,313.46x = 679,073,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,073,542.80/25,313.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,826.58

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