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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,015.80, 37,523.70 and 21,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,015.80, 37,523.70 and 21,079.20 is: 31,618.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,015.80 : 37,523.70 = 21,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,015.80/37,523.70 = 21,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,015.80x = 37,523.70 × 21,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,015.80x = 790,969,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,969,577.04/25,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,618.80

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