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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,180.76, 37,746.54 and 11,144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,180.76, 37,746.54 and 11,144.34 is: 16,705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,180.76 : 37,746.54 = 11,144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,180.76/37,746.54 = 11,144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,180.76x = 37,746.54 × 11,144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,180.76x = 420,660,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,660,275.58/25,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,705.62

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