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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,317.55, 37,984.02 and 17,936.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,317.55, 37,984.02 and 17,936.29 is: 26,909.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,317.55 : 37,984.02 = 17,936.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,317.55/37,984.02 = 17,936.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,317.55x = 37,984.02 × 17,936.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,317.55x = 681,292,398.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,292,398.09/25,317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,909.89

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