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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,047.38, 37,571.88 and 11,892.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,047.38, 37,571.88 and 11,892.98 is: 17,839.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,047.38 : 37,571.88 = 11,892.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,047.38/37,571.88 = 11,892.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,047.38x = 37,571.88 × 11,892.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,047.38x = 446,841,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,841,617.40/25,047.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,839.85

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