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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,042.38, 37,564.38 and 11,887.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,042.38, 37,564.38 and 11,887.98 is: 17,832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,042.38 : 37,564.38 = 11,887.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,042.38/37,564.38 = 11,887.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,042.38x = 37,564.38 × 11,887.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,042.38x = 446,564,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,564,598.15/25,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,832.35

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