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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,269.66, 37,886.31 and 11,935.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,269.66, 37,886.31 and 11,935.26 is: 17,894.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,269.66 : 37,886.31 = 11,935.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,269.66/37,886.31 = 11,935.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,269.66x = 37,886.31 × 11,935.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,269.66x = 452,182,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,182,960.29/25,269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,894.30

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