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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,132.98, 37,642.03 and 11,994.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,132.98, 37,642.03 and 11,994.58 is: 17,964.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,132.98 : 37,642.03 = 11,994.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,132.98/37,642.03 = 11,994.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,132.98x = 37,642.03 × 11,994.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,132.98x = 451,500,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,500,340.20/25,132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,964.46

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