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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.78, 37,910.82 and 11,230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.78, 37,910.82 and 11,230.50 is: 16,845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.78 : 37,910.82 = 11,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.78/37,910.82 = 11,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.78x = 37,910.82 × 11,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.78x = 425,757,464.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,757,464.01/25,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,845.82

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