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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,034.26, 37,555.54 and 11,879.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,034.26, 37,555.54 and 11,879.46 is: 17,821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,034.26 : 37,555.54 = 11,879.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,034.26/37,555.54 = 11,879.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,034.26x = 37,555.54 × 11,879.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,034.26x = 446,139,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,139,535.21/25,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,821.16

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