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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.26, 37,554.03 and 11,878.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.26, 37,554.03 and 11,878.45 is: 17,819.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.26 : 37,554.03 = 11,878.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.26/37,554.03 = 11,878.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.26x = 37,554.03 × 11,878.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.26x = 446,083,667.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,083,667.65/25,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,819.64

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