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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.55, 37,982.52 and 17,935.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.55, 37,982.52 and 17,935.29 is: 26,908.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.55 : 37,982.52 = 17,935.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.55/37,982.52 = 17,935.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.55x = 37,982.52 × 17,935.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.55x = 681,227,511.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,227,511.13/25,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,908.39

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