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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,321.26, 37,902.15 and 17,377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,321.26, 37,902.15 and 17,377.34 is: 26,011.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,321.26 : 37,902.15 = 17,377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,321.26/37,902.15 = 17,377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,321.26x = 37,902.15 × 17,377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,321.26x = 658,638,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,638,357.77/25,321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,011.28

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