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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,026.68, 37,544.19 and 11,871.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,026.68, 37,544.19 and 11,871.87 is: 17,809.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,026.68 : 37,544.19 = 11,871.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,026.68/37,544.19 = 11,871.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,026.68x = 37,544.19 × 11,871.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,026.68x = 445,719,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,719,742.94/25,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,809.78

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