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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,035.89, 37,557.81 and 11,881.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,035.89, 37,557.81 and 11,881.08 is: 17,823.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,035.89 : 37,557.81 = 11,881.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,035.89/37,557.81 = 11,881.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,035.89x = 37,557.81 × 11,881.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,035.89x = 446,227,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,227,345.23/25,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,823.51

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