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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.68, 37,625.04 and 11,948.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.68, 37,625.04 and 11,948.52 is: 17,911.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.68 : 37,625.04 = 11,948.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.68/37,625.04 = 11,948.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.68x = 37,625.04 × 11,948.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.68x = 449,563,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,563,542.94/25,099.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,911.13

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