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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,118.46, 37,650.90 and 11,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,118.46, 37,650.90 and 11,943 is: 17,901.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,118.46 : 37,650.90 = 11,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,118.46/37,650.90 = 11,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,118.46x = 37,650.90 × 11,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,118.46x = 449,664,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,664,698.70/25,118.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,901.76

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