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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.20, 37,905.30 and 11,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.20, 37,905.30 and 11,446.20 is: 17,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.20 : 37,905.30 = 11,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.20/37,905.30 = 11,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.20x = 37,905.30 × 11,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.20x = 433,871,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,871,644.86/25,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,169.30

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