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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,328.08, 37,999.80 and 17,946.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,328.08, 37,999.80 and 17,946.84 is: 26,925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,328.08 : 37,999.80 = 17,946.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,328.08/37,999.80 = 17,946.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,328.08x = 37,999.80 × 17,946.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,328.08x = 681,976,330.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,976,330.63/25,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,925.70

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