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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,098.22, 37,573.36 and 21,984.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,098.22, 37,573.36 and 21,984.31 is: 32,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,098.22 : 37,573.36 = 21,984.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,098.22/37,573.36 = 21,984.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,098.22x = 37,573.36 × 21,984.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,098.22x = 826,024,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,024,385.99/25,098.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,911.67

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