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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,305.62, 37,949.85 and 11,976.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,305.62, 37,949.85 and 11,976.66 is: 17,960.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,305.62 : 37,949.85 = 11,976.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,305.62/37,949.85 = 11,976.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,305.62x = 37,949.85 × 11,976.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,305.62x = 454,512,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,512,450.50/25,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.93

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