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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,132.76, 37,641.71 and 11,994.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,132.76, 37,641.71 and 11,994.36 is: 17,964.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,132.76 : 37,641.71 = 11,994.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,132.76/37,641.71 = 11,994.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,132.76x = 37,641.71 × 11,994.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,132.76x = 451,488,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,488,066.68/25,132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,964.13

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