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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.03, 37,918.74 and 11,957.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.03, 37,918.74 and 11,957.25 is: 17,939.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.03 : 37,918.74 = 11,957.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.03/37,918.74 = 11,957.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.03x = 37,918.74 × 11,957.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.03x = 453,403,794.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,403,794.08/25,274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,939.51

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