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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,104.68, 37,681.50 and 11,966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,104.68, 37,681.50 and 11,966.12 is: 17,960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,104.68 : 37,681.50 = 11,966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,104.68/37,681.50 = 11,966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,104.68x = 37,681.50 × 11,966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,104.68x = 450,901,350.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,901,350.78/25,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.85

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