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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,317.36, 37,945.20 and 17,923.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,317.36, 37,945.20 and 17,923.92 is: 26,864.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,317.36 : 37,945.20 = 17,923.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,317.36/37,945.20 = 17,923.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,317.36x = 37,945.20 × 17,923.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,317.36x = 680,126,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,126,729.18/25,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,864.05

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