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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,279.83, 37,903.95 and 11,239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,279.83, 37,903.95 and 11,239.29 is: 16,851.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,279.83 : 37,903.95 = 11,239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,279.83/37,903.95 = 11,239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,279.83x = 37,903.95 × 11,239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,279.83x = 426,013,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,013,486.20/25,279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,851.91

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