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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,019.18, 37,533.33 and 11,871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,019.18, 37,533.33 and 11,871.44 is: 17,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,019.18 : 37,533.33 = 11,871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,019.18/37,533.33 = 11,871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,019.18x = 37,533.33 × 11,871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,019.18x = 445,574,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,574,487.43/25,019.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,809.32

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