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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.82, 38,931.96 and 11,910.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.82, 38,931.96 and 11,910.45 is: 17,866.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.82 : 38,931.96 = 11,910.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.82/38,931.96 = 11,910.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.82x = 38,931.96 × 11,910.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.82x = 463,697,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,697,162.98/25,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.93

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