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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.48, 37,984.50 and 17,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.48, 37,984.50 and 17,441.88 is: 26,137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.48 : 37,984.50 = 17,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.48/37,984.50 = 17,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.48x = 37,984.50 × 17,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.48x = 662,521,090.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,521,090.86/25,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,137.55

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