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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,226.56, 37,826.88 and 11,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,226.56, 37,826.88 and 11,368 is: 17,046.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,226.56 : 37,826.88 = 11,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,226.56/37,826.88 = 11,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,226.56x = 37,826.88 × 11,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,226.56x = 430,015,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,015,971.84/25,226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,046.16

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