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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,092, 37,652.58 and 11,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,092, 37,652.58 and 11,241 is: 16,868.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,092 : 37,652.58 = 11,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,092/37,652.58 = 11,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,092x = 37,652.58 × 11,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,092x = 423,252,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,252,651.78/25,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,868.03

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