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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.95, 38,932.14 and 11,910.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.95, 38,932.14 and 11,910.58 is: 17,867.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.95 : 38,932.14 = 11,910.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.95/38,932.14 = 11,910.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.95x = 38,932.14 × 11,910.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.95x = 463,704,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,704,173.38/25,952.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,867.11

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