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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,980.62, 38,945.86 and 11,950.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,980.62, 38,945.86 and 11,950.25 is: 17,913.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,980.62 : 38,945.86 = 11,950.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,980.62/38,945.86 = 11,950.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,980.62x = 38,945.86 × 11,950.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,980.62x = 465,412,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,412,825.15/25,980.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,913.85

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