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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,055.29, 37,590.14 and 11,889.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,055.29, 37,590.14 and 11,889.55 is: 17,837.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,055.29 : 37,590.14 = 11,889.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,055.29/37,590.14 = 11,889.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,055.29x = 37,590.14 × 11,889.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,055.29x = 446,929,849.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,929,849.04/25,055.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,837.74

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