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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,118.44, 37,650.92 and 11,942.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,118.44, 37,650.92 and 11,942.96 is: 17,901.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,118.44 : 37,650.92 = 11,942.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,118.44/37,650.92 = 11,942.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,118.44x = 37,650.92 × 11,942.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,118.44x = 449,663,431.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,663,431.52/25,118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,901.73

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