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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.86, 37,504.62 and 21,709.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.86, 37,504.62 and 21,709.62 is: 32,524.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.86 : 37,504.62 = 21,709.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.86/37,504.62 = 21,709.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.86x = 37,504.62 × 21,709.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.86x = 814,211,048.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,211,048.44/25,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,524.39

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