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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,057.62, 37,594.71 and 11,908.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,057.62, 37,594.71 and 11,908.62 is: 17,866.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,057.62 : 37,594.71 = 11,908.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,057.62/37,594.71 = 11,908.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,057.62x = 37,594.71 × 11,908.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,057.62x = 447,701,115.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,701,115.40/25,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.87

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