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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,069.41, 37,604.12 and 11,914.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,069.41, 37,604.12 and 11,914.61 is: 17,871.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,069.41 : 37,604.12 = 11,914.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,069.41/37,604.12 = 11,914.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,069.41x = 37,604.12 × 11,914.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,069.41x = 448,038,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,038,176.60/25,069.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,871.91

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