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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,026.39, 37,687.68 and 21,778.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,026.39, 37,687.68 and 21,778.70 is: 32,796.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,026.39 : 37,687.68 = 21,778.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,026.39/37,687.68 = 21,778.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,026.39x = 37,687.68 × 21,778.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,026.39x = 820,788,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,788,487.98/25,026.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,796.92

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