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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,050.32, 37,575.84 and 11,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,050.32, 37,575.84 and 11,904 is: 17,856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,050.32 : 37,575.84 = 11,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,050.32/37,575.84 = 11,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,050.32x = 37,575.84 × 11,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,050.32x = 447,302,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,302,799.36/25,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,856.17

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