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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,261.88, 37,884.56 and 11,932.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,261.88, 37,884.56 and 11,932.79 is: 17,895.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,261.88 : 37,884.56 = 11,932.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,261.88/37,884.56 = 11,932.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,261.88x = 37,884.56 × 11,932.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,261.88x = 452,068,249.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,068,249.64/25,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,895.28

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