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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,010.56, 37,442.94 and 21,668.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,010.56, 37,442.94 and 21,668.50 is: 32,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,010.56 : 37,442.94 = 21,668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,010.56/37,442.94 = 21,668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,010.56x = 37,442.94 × 21,668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,010.56x = 811,332,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,332,345.39/25,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,439.59

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