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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,317.92, 37,945.80 and 17,924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,317.92, 37,945.80 and 17,924.48 is: 26,864.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,317.92 : 37,945.80 = 17,924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,317.92/37,945.80 = 17,924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,317.92x = 37,945.80 × 17,924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,317.92x = 680,158,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,158,733.18/25,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,864.72

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