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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,322.27, 37,976.93 and 11,982.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,322.27, 37,976.93 and 11,982.11 is: 17,970.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,322.27 : 37,976.93 = 11,982.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,322.27/37,976.93 = 11,982.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,322.27x = 37,976.93 × 11,982.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,322.27x = 455,043,692.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,043,692.81/25,322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,970.10

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