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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,008.56, 37,439.94 and 21,666.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,008.56, 37,439.94 and 21,666.50 is: 32,436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,008.56 : 37,439.94 = 21,666.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,008.56/37,439.94 = 21,666.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,008.56x = 37,439.94 × 21,666.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,008.56x = 811,192,460.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,192,460.01/25,008.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,436.59

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