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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,108.41, 37,695.42 and 21,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,108.41, 37,695.42 and 21,237.42 is: 31,883.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,108.41 : 37,695.42 = 21,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,108.41/37,695.42 = 21,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,108.41x = 37,695.42 × 21,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,108.41x = 800,553,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,553,466.62/25,108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,883.88

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