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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,107.40, 37,661.10 and 21,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,107.40, 37,661.10 and 21,219.40 is: 31,829.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,107.40 : 37,661.10 = 21,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,107.40/37,661.10 = 21,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,107.40x = 37,661.10 × 21,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,107.40x = 799,145,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,145,945.34/25,107.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,829.10

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