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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.73, 37,511.91 and 21,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.73, 37,511.91 and 21,901.32 is: 32,824.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.73 : 37,511.91 = 21,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.73/37,511.91 = 21,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.73x = 37,511.91 × 21,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.73x = 821,560,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,560,344.72/25,028.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,824.69

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