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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,271.70, 37,912.41 and 7,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,271.70, 37,912.41 and 7,741.68 is: 11,614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,271.70 : 37,912.41 = 7,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,271.70/37,912.41 = 7,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,271.70x = 37,912.41 × 7,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,271.70x = 293,505,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,505,746.25/25,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,614.01

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