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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,030.76, 37,550.28 and 11,875.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,030.76, 37,550.28 and 11,875.95 is: 17,815.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,030.76 : 37,550.28 = 11,875.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,030.76/37,550.28 = 11,875.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,030.76x = 37,550.28 × 11,875.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,030.76x = 445,945,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,945,292.30/25,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,815.89

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