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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,323.08, 37,992.30 and 17,941.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,323.08, 37,992.30 and 17,941.82 is: 26,918.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,323.08 : 37,992.30 = 17,941.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,323.08/37,992.30 = 17,941.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,323.08x = 37,992.30 × 17,941.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,323.08x = 681,651,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,651,007.99/25,323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,918.17

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