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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,318.55, 37,985.52 and 17,937.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,318.55, 37,985.52 and 17,937.29 is: 26,911.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,318.55 : 37,985.52 = 17,937.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,318.55/37,985.52 = 17,937.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,318.55x = 37,985.52 × 17,937.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,318.55x = 681,357,288.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,357,288.04/25,318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,911.39

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