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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,078.08, 37,610.61 and 11,904.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,078.08, 37,610.61 and 11,904.24 is: 17,853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,078.08 : 37,610.61 = 11,904.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,078.08/37,610.61 = 11,904.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,078.08x = 37,610.61 × 11,904.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,078.08x = 447,725,727.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,725,727.99/25,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,853.27

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