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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.27, 38,012.10 and 17,855.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.27, 38,012.10 and 17,855.43 is: 26,787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.27 : 38,012.10 = 17,855.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.27/38,012.10 = 17,855.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.27x = 38,012.10 × 17,855.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.27x = 678,722,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,722,281.64/25,337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,787.50

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