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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,326.08, 37,993.44 and 11,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,326.08, 37,993.44 and 11,291.20 is: 16,938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,326.08 : 37,993.44 = 11,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,326.08/37,993.44 = 11,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,326.08x = 37,993.44 × 11,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,326.08x = 428,991,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,991,529.73/25,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,938.73

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