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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,086.85, 37,603.93 and 8,441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,086.85, 37,603.93 and 8,441.11 is: 12,652.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086.85 : 37,603.93 = 8,441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086.85/37,603.93 = 8,441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086.85x = 37,603.93 × 8,441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086.85x = 317,418,721.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,418,721.54/25,086.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.79

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