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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,837.04, 38,759.48 and 11,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,837.04, 38,759.48 and 11,046 is: 16,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,837.04 : 38,759.48 = 11,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,837.04/38,759.48 = 11,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,837.04x = 38,759.48 × 11,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,837.04x = 428,137,216.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,137,216.08/25,837.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.68

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