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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,106.79, 37,658.36 and 11,782.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,106.79, 37,658.36 and 11,782.82 is: 17,673.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,106.79 : 37,658.36 = 11,782.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,106.79/37,658.36 = 11,782.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,106.79x = 37,658.36 × 11,782.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,106.79x = 443,721,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,721,430.17/25,106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,673.36

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