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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.76, 38,072.85 and 17,895.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.76, 38,072.85 and 17,895.93 is: 26,848.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.76 : 38,072.85 = 17,895.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.76/38,072.85 = 17,895.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.76x = 38,072.85 × 17,895.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.76x = 681,349,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,349,058.50/25,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,848.27

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