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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,322.08, 37,990.80 and 17,940.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,322.08, 37,990.80 and 17,940.82 is: 26,916.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,322.08 : 37,990.80 = 17,940.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,322.08/37,990.80 = 17,940.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,322.08x = 37,990.80 × 17,940.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,322.08x = 681,586,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,586,104.46/25,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,916.67

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