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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.84, 37,955.76 and 17,924.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.84, 37,955.76 and 17,924.88 is: 26,856.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.84 : 37,955.76 = 17,924.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.84/37,955.76 = 17,924.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.84x = 37,955.76 × 17,924.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.84x = 680,352,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,352,443.31/25,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,856.54

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