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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,026.91, 37,552.66 and 11,700.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,026.91, 37,552.66 and 11,700.81 is: 17,556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,026.91 : 37,552.66 = 11,700.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,026.91/37,552.66 = 11,700.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,026.91x = 37,552.66 × 11,700.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,026.91x = 439,396,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,396,481.15/25,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,556.96

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