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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,240.52, 37,836.67 and 9,441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,240.52, 37,836.67 and 9,441.27 is: 14,152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,240.52 : 37,836.67 = 9,441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,240.52/37,836.67 = 9,441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,240.52x = 37,836.67 × 9,441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,240.52x = 357,226,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,226,217.37/25,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.89

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