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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.20, 37,926.90 and 11,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.20, 37,926.90 and 11,251.80 is: 16,887.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.20 : 37,926.90 = 11,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.20/37,926.90 = 11,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.20x = 37,926.90 × 11,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.20x = 426,745,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,745,893.42/25,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.32

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